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Event:
C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Man throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Doomsday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Doomsday misses.
Man throws out a counter right but Doomsday avoids it with no problem.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Doomsday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doomsday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man throws a leg kick but Doomsday moved away.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doomsday if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Doomsday moves out of range as Man strikes.
Doomsday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Doomsday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doomsday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man thumps Doomsday with a low kick.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doomsday tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Man. #T2#
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doomsday tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doomsday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man throws a hook but Doomsday blocks it.
Man throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt.
Man scores with a jab.
Doomsday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doomsday throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doomsday swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
A low kick from Man is predictable there #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doomsday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##ES2#
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Doomsday keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Man lands a right hand.
Doomsday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but Doomsday steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man throws a leg kick but Doomsday moved away.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomsday moves out of range as Man strikes.#T4#
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Doomsday's front leg but catches the back leg as Doomsday tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Man misses.
Doomsday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doomsday throws a sloppy body shot
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doomsday swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man cracks Doomsday with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Man misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doomsday doesn't seem phased though.
Man missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doomsday jabs at Man's body.
Man dips to his left and cracks Doomsday with an uppercut!
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Doomsday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doomsday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
so Doomsday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Doomsday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man pulls Doomsday in close to prevent any damage.
Man is looking to stand up but Doomsday isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doomsday is controlling him.
Man keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Man managing to control the position.
Doomsday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Man being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doomsday landing with the ground and pound.
Doomsday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Man controlling the position.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doomsday is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man jabs at Doomsday's body.#T3#
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Doomsday's knee but Doomsday avoids it well.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Doomsday working the head and body with strikes.
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Man pushes Doomsday away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Doomsday gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Doomsday taking a breather here.
Man is pushing Doomsday's head away, looking to escape. Doomsday manages to hold on to the position though.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Doomsday is dominant here and he's now got Man's back!
Man is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Man is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doomsday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Doomsday looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man prevents Doomsday from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Doomsday is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Man is defending well though. Doomsday let's go of the attempt for now.
Man covers up after that shot from Doomsday.
Kronos Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doomsday punishes Man with strikes from the back mount.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Man looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Doomsday has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Man is in real trouble here. Doomsday gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Man is tapping out! Doomsday wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kronos Doomsday!
A victorious Kronos Doomsday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C238: Marciano vs Man III
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
And Marciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Man blocks it.
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Man thumps Marciano with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano slips a straight right by Man.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marciano wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano slips a jab from Man.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano slips a straight right by Man.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Man throws a combination that misses
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Man misses with a hook.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Man throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
It appears Marciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marciano's hands.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Marciano slips under a jab from Man.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Marciano
and Man counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Marciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Marciano throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Man misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A big right from Man misses.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Man.
Man digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man misses with a body shot
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
Marciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Marciano. Marciano maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man avoiding damage as Marciano throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Man can turn it around.
Man blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Marciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Man misses with some punches.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man lands a right hand.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a body shot.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Marciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Man misses with a left hand
and Marciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Man has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land. #T1#
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling him.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Marciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Good body shot from Marciano.
#T3#
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Man pushes Marciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Marciano's head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Man misses with some punches.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Marciano won't allow it.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Man blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Marciano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Marciano.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with the head strike.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Marciano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Man prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Man misses with a body punch.
Marciano digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Man working aggressively here.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marciano obliges.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards. #T3#
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Marciano as the two fighters clinch.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man misses with some punches.
A short left from Marciano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A short left from Marciano.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Marciano.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Marciano had his way with Matrix Man in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Marciano darts in trying to clinch
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Marciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Marciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Man toppling to the canvas! Man scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marciano finish him?!#ROC#Man is rocked!
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
A swing and a miss from Man.
As Man looks to move away, Marciano throws a big counter combo but Man just gets out of the way.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Marciano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man looks to clinch
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Man misses
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Man misses with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a nice body shot.
Man is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Marciano clinches.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano throws a head punch that misses.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Man pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano lands a right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Marciano.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano trying to land knees to the body.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Man.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Marciano is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marciano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Mikey Marciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C230: Ji Woo vs Alderidge
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Man checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a head kick.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Man.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
#CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.#T1#
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Man.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Man tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Matsuzaka stalling against the cage.
Man prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Man dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka letting Man take a breather here.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsuzaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Man can turn it around.
Matsuzaka throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Good body shot from Man.
Matsuzaka is breathing heavily.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Matsuzaka stalling in the clinch.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocking some punches.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Good body shot from Man.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuzaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuzaka fails to land.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Man lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Man breaks the clinch.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Matsuzaka backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a right hand
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Matsuzaka takes one to the side of the head.
Man misses the shot to the body.
As Man tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuzaka seems unphased.
Man cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.#CL#
Matsuzaka forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Matsuzaka takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Man.
#T1#
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
Man dips to his left and cracks Matsuzaka with an uppercut!
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Man.
Man lands with a hook. Matsuzaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #T2#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Man misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Man takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Man slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Man takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Man.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Man misses with a looping right.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.#CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Matsuzaka misses with some punches.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Man cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Man.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Man slips under a jab.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
As Man tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Man tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Man.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Matsuzaka only half commits.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Man strikes.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Man misses.
Man lands a body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Man.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man misses with a combination
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Man.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Man throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Man.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuzaka in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
A good leg kick by Man.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man thumps Matsuzaka with a low kick.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuzaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuzaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
A victorious Matrix Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C224: Kahn vs Dracul
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Yrkje throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yrkje moves out of range of the body kick.
Man looks to land a body kick but Yrkje moved away.
The crowd cheers as Yrkje lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Yrkje lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yrkje slips under a jab.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Yrkje missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Yrkje checks it.
Yrkje digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Man moves out of range as Yrkje throws a body kick.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yrkje thumps Man with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yrkje.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Yrkje lands a jab.
Yrkje throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Yrkje attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man looks to land a right hand but Yrkje moved out of range.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yrkje with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yrkje throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yrkje was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a leg kick but Yrkje moved away.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje slips a jab from Man.
Yrkje rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Yrkje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje throws an off balance right hand
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yrkje throws a shot to the body.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yrkje.
Yrkje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Man slips a jab from Yrkje.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Yrkje bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Yrkje's head.
Yrkje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Yrkje misses with a hook.
Yrkje loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Man tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yrkje throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yrkje avoids it.
Yrkje throws a shot to the body.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Yrkje throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Yrkje dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yrkje moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yrkje throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Yrkje swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yrkje defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Yrkje misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Yrkje lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yrkje throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Yrkje off the cage and back into range.
Man takes a swing at Yrkje's ribcage but misses.
Yrkje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Yrkje's leg but Yrkje calmly moves out of range.
Yrkje works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yrkje.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yrkje tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.#T4#
Yrkje lands a jab to the nose.
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Yrkje fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man misses with a low kick as Yrkje jumps back.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
A big left from Man misses.
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Yrkje.
Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yrkje connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yrkje misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Man throws a front kick aimed at Yrkje's knee but Yrkje avoids it well.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man misses the jab.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yrkje checks it well.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Yrkje scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yrkje.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yrkje uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yrkje misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yrkje lands with a nice body punch.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yrkje checks it well.
It seemed like Yrkje was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yrkje throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yrkje. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yrkje falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Yrkje.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range and Man settles back down.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yrkje thumps Man with a low kick.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Yrkje pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Yrkje settles back down.
Yrkje walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man connects with a jab.
Yrkje tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man staying out of range there.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Yrkje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yrkje momentarily.
Yrkje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yrkje lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Yrkje is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Yrkje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man thinks about countering with a body kick.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Man misses with a straight left.
That kick from Yrkje tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Yrkje.
Man lands a jab.
Yrkje takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man throws a leg kick but Yrkje checks it.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Yrkje explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man scores with a jab.#T3#
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man thumps Yrkje with a low kick.
Yrkje has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a straight left.
Man lands a jab to Yrkje's midsection.
Yrkje misses with a looping right.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yrkje.
A leg kick checked by Yrkje.
A good leg kick by Yrkje.
Yrkje moves out of range as Man strikes.
Yrkje walks into a left hand.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Yrkje throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Yrkje misses the jab.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje.
Man slips under a jab.
Man stuns Yrkje with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Yrkje thinks about the counter body kick.
Yrkje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yrkje checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Yrkje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje misses with a straight left.
Yrkje scores with a nice right hand.
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yrkje.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man walks into a left hand.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Man.
Yrkje counters with a body kick.
Yrkje delivers a nice body kick.
Yrkje thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yrkje throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man misses with a straight left.
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yrkje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yrkje connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man slips a straight right by Yrkje.
Yrkje lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yrkje.
Yrkje fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yrkje swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yrkje thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Yrkje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yrkje.
Yrkje lands with a nice body kick.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Man misses
and Yrkje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yrkje counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yrkje takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yrkje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man is looking to chop away at Yrkje's legs.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yrkje walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Man misses with a straight right.
Yrkje misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yrkje misses the jab.
Man swings for the body but Yrkje moves out of range.
Man backing away here, and Yrkje unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Yrkje checks it.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yrkje throws out the jab.
Yrkje throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yrkje walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yrkje misses the body punch
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Yrkje with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Yrkje motions for Man to come forward. Yrkje throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yrkje was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Yrkje throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Man counters with a thumping low kick.
Yrkje avoids the head kick by Man.
Nice body kick there by Yrkje.
Man misses with a head kick.
Yrkje lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Yrkje scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man slips a jab from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a hook.
Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Man throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
Yrkje is looking to score with low kicks.
Yrkje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yrkje steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Yrkje blocks the leg kick.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yrkje fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man moves away from the strike by Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yrkje gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Yrkje blocks a low kick nicely.
Yrkje misses with a leg kick
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Yrkje slips a straight right by Man.
Nice jab there from Yrkje.
Man will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Man.
Yrkje misses with a left hand
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man looks to land a right hand but Yrkje moved out of range.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
A good leg kick by Yrkje.
Yrkje fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man moves forwards but Yrkje connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Yrkje as he connects with a hook.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Yrkje moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yrkje is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Yrkje scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matrix Man.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
Matrix Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C220: Vaiduoklis vs Myers
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Marciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marciano has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
#T1#
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands a right hand.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Man can turn it around.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Man tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
#BC2#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Man connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marciano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marciano delivers a nice body kick.
Marciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.#CL#
Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man works on Marciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Man blocking some punches.
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Marciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man lands a left hand.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Marciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head. #T4#
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
Man throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Marciano's leg but Marciano calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
A jab from Marciano misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Marciano misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Man throws a low kick but Marciano moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Man scores with a jab.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Marciano tries to land a body kick
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Marciano scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man throws a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Marciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Man throws a front kick aimed at Marciano's knee but Marciano avoids it well.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Man is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Marciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano has time to react.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Marciano throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Man misses with a low kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Marciano.
Marciano misses the jab.
Marciano moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Marciano is wise to it.
Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marciano tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Marciano clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage. #BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Marciano throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Marciano lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marciano is able to avoid easily.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano connects with a single shot there.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Man counters with a solid body kick.
Marciano misses with a body kick. #T1#
Marciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Man misses.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Marciano blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man misses with a right hand
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Marciano throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Marciano misses with an uppercut
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand. #CL#
Marciano clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man misses with a body punch.
Marciano tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Marciano prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Marciano - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marciano is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Jab from Marciano.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Marciano misses
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Marciano throws a lazy body kick
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Marciano cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikey Marciano.
Well Marciano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Marciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Marciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C214: Haggar vs Chukwuma
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man throws a leg kick
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
Man scores with a hook.
Santo Amaro tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man lands with a straight right. Santo Amaro didn't see that one coming.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Santo Amaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Santo Amaro tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santo Amaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Man.
Man throws a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head but Santo Amaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Santo Amaro moves away and avoids it.
Santo Amaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santo Amaro momentarily.
#T2#
Man swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Man lands a head shot.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Santo Amaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Santo Amaro.#T3#
Santo Amaro thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Santo Amaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santo Amaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santo Amaro, as that shot connected.
A jab from Man misses.
It seemed like Santo Amaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot.
Santo Amaro tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Man.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Santo Amaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santo Amaro scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Man lands a head shot.
Santo Amaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santo Amaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro staying out of range there.
Man takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santo Amaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Santo Amaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Santo Amaro throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Santo Amaro only half commits.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santo Amaro can do to turn this around?
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick.
Santo Amaro loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man with a nice calf kick.
Santo Amaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santo Amaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santo Amaro is out of range and Man settles back down.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Santo Amaro avoids it.#T2#
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Santo Amaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man scores with the left hand. Santo Amaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro with a nice calf kick.
Santo Amaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man lands with a hook. Santo Amaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santo Amaro's sensitive parts.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santo Amaro's sensitive parts.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santo Amaro's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santo Amaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santo Amaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Man misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santo Amaro has time to react.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santo Amaro connects with the punch.
Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santo Amaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Santo Amaro. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Santo Amaro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Man lands.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
Santo Amaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Man.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santo Amaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santo Amaro under the eye.
Man keeps Santo Amaro at a distance using the push kick.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Santo Amaro lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a hook but Santo Amaro avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
#T1#
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santo Amaro's knee momentarily.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Santo Amaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santo Amaro tries to avoid it.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santo Amaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Santo Amaro is just out of range.
Man misses the jab.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Man works Santo Amaro's body with a nice hook.
Man throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santo Amaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch
and Man counters with a body kick.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook.#T4#
Santo Amaro tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santo Amaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santo Amaro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Man lands a jab.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Man.
Donk. Man catches Santo Amaro right on the button with a cross.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man cracks Santo Amaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Man tries to land a front kick but Santo Amaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
Our winner, Matrix Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C204: Man vs McWrestler V
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McWrestler.
Man slips a jab from McWrestler.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McWrestler lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McWrestler's hands.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McWrestler dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on McWrestler's head and hops out.
Jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man loads up on a big right hand but McWrestler slips the punch.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man lands with a good body shot.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler moves out of range as Man strikes.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Man throws out a loose jab but McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McWrestler blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McWrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - McWrestler coming out on top.
McWrestler lands an overhand right.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a good, hard body kick but McWrestler shrugs it off.
McWrestler catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWrestler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Man eats them both and turns towards McWrestler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Man.
It seemed like McWrestler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.#T2#
Man misses with a looping right.
McWrestler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
McWrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. McWrestler pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man defending well as McWrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Man tried to counter with a leg kick but McWrestler avoided it.#CL2#
McWrestler has managed to clinch.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McWrestler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McWrestler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man works on McWrestler's body with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Man.
McWrestler misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McWrestler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McWrestler blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Man misses.
Man punishes McWrestler's body with a nice straight punch.
Man slips under a jab.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McWrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
McWrestler blocks a leg kick.
McWrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man slips under a jab.
Man slips under a jab from McWrestler.
Man jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by McWrestler there.
The crowd cheers as McWrestler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
McWrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
McWrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man blocks it.#T4#
Man misses with a looping right.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as McWrestler blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as McWrestler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man tried to score with a low kick but McWrestler checks it.
Man throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
McWrestler missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws an off balance right hand
letting McWrestler counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man throwing a counter right hand but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McWrestler jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McWrestler cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McWrestler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McWrestler lands with an overhand left.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles McWrestler. McWrestler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McWrestler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWrestler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from McWrestler misses.
A jab from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
McWrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and McWrestler counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Man.
McWrestler swinging wildly here.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man slips under a jab from McWrestler.
Man looks to throw the jab but McWrestler is out of range.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McWrestler checks it well.
Dude McWrestler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
A clash of legs there as McWrestler blocks the low kick.#T2#
McWrestler throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and McWrestler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man moves forwards but McWrestler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Man walks into a jab.
McWrestler tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man lands with a good body shot.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man slips a jab and a cross from McWrestler.
Man is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
Man scores with a leg kick.
McWrestler cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McWrestler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
McWrestler misses with a left hand
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man needs to keep his hands up - McWrestler had a free shot at his head there.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man walks into a straight right hand from McWrestler.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Man.
McWrestler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McWrestler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McWrestler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a nice body shot.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
A quick step to the side and Man tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
McWrestler throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man slips under a jab from McWrestler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man is looking to slow McWrestler down with leg kicks.
McWrestler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
McWrestler with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by McWrestler.
Man with a jab.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throwing a counter right hand but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Man does it's job there.
Man misses with an uppercut
enabling McWrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McWrestler is able to avoid easily.
McWrestler lands a body shot.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McWrestler on the side of the head.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a right hand that misses
enabling McWrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McWrestler cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles McWrestler. McWrestler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McWrestler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man clobbers McWrestler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McWrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
McWrestler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
McWrestler throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler lands a jab to the nose.
McWrestler avoids a punch combination nicely.
McWrestler throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Jab by Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Man throwing a counter right hand but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Man misses with a straight left. #T2#
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man scores with a punch to the head.
Man lands a jab to the head.
McWrestler scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Man.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McWrestler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWrestler scores with a jab.
McWrestler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McWrestler's corner calls for a 1-2. McWrestler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man loads up on a big right hand but McWrestler slips the punch.
Man looks to throw the jab but McWrestler is out of range.
McWrestler slips a straight right by Man.
A countering left hand to the body from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
Man slips a straight right by McWrestler.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man is looking to slow McWrestler down with leg kicks.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man staying out of range there.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McWrestler throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McWrestler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
McWrestler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4##CL2#
McWrestler takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McWrestler scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McWrestler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A hook to the body from McWrestler.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McWrestler.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McWrestler's elbow.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man pushes McWrestler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dude McWrestler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Man breaks the clinch.
McWrestler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Matrix Man did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man slips under a jab from McWrestler.
Man misses with a body kick.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man tests McWrestler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McWrestler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Man moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McWrestler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McWrestler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McWrestler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McWrestler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
A low kick from Man misses
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McWrestler connects with a looping right hand.
McWrestler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles McWrestler's knee momentarily.
McWrestler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
McWrestler lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
McWrestler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
McWrestler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McWrestler throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man tried to score with a low kick but McWrestler checks it.
McWrestler checks a leg kick nicely.
McWrestler throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McWrestler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with McWrestler's head. #T2#
McWrestler scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by McWrestler.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
Man moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
McWrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McWrestler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McWrestler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man sizes up McWrestler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by McWrestler.
McWrestler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McWrestler tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
McWrestler throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a single leg into guard. Man didn't expect that.
Man is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McWrestler's elbow.
McWrestler misses with some punches.
McWrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McWrestler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McWrestlers head. #TD2#
McWrestler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Man is trying to keep an underhook but McWrestler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Man has hold of McWrestler's hands but McWrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4##ES#
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McWrestler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McWrestler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McWrestler can turn it around.
McWrestler throws a head punch that misses.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McWrestler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Man walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dude McWrestler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Man connects with a right hand. McWrestler shakes it off.
McWrestler throws an off balance right hand
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McWrestler is out of range.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
McWrestler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but McWrestler is just out of range.
McWrestler misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McWrestler at a distance.
McWrestler slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
McWrestler fails with the takedown.#T1#
Man looks to land a right hand but McWrestler moved out of range.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler blocks a low kick nicely.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McWrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McWrestler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McWrestler checks a low kick from Man.
A nice side step and McWrestler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
McWrestler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but McWrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
Man misses with a jab to the body
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Man misses with a looping left.
McWrestler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man moves away from the strike by McWrestler.
A shot to the liver by McWrestler. Beautiful body shot.
Man throws a hook but McWrestler avoids it easily.#T3#
McWrestler lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Man slips a straight right by McWrestler.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man throws a hook but McWrestler avoids it easily.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McWrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
McWrestler misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McWrestler thinking.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but McWrestler seems unphased.
#CL2#
McWrestler clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man scores with a hook to the body.
McWrestler lands with a right to the head.
McWrestler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McWrestler prevents a body shot from Man. #T4#
McWrestler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries a body shot but McWrestler blocks it.
Man tries a body shot but McWrestler blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
Good body shot from Man.
McWrestler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McWrestler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man connects with a crisp jab.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Man.#ROC#McWrestler is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McWrestler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler is the new welterweight champion!
Dude McWrestler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Man loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright tries to counter with a clinch but Man shakes him off and moves away.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Man.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man staying out of range there.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Wright moves out of range as Man strikes.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Man lands with a right hand.
We've been informed that Wright has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wright tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Man dodges the punch combination from Wright.
#T2#
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a solid body kick.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range. #CL2#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright staying out of range there.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Wright slips under a jab from Man.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Man checks a leg kick.
It looked like Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.#T4#
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Wright down.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
That kick from Man tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright walks into a jab.
A leg kick checked by Wright.
Wright feints a counter leg kick.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Man to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wright takes a step back to recover.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man misses with a looping left.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Man thows a leg kick but Wright checks it
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright slips a jab from Man.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Man is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Wright lands.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man throws a body kick that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright looks to throw a body kick
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Man with a nice cross.
Man looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Man jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Man misses.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Wright counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man lands a jab.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Man tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright. #BC#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Wright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Man.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man working aggressively here.
Man misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Man lands a left hand.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Wright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Carter Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Man tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Wright throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Despite the aggression on Wright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Man cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man works the jab nicely.
Man lands a jab.
Wright defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wright in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Man misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Man down.
Wright misses with a hook.
Man misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright scores with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Man.#T3#
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Man misses
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man misses with a body shot.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Man misses
and Wright counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Wright misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Man throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Man misses with the body kick
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Man.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man throws a low kick but Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man had his way with Carter Wright in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Wright scores with a kick to the body.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man misses with a body kick.
Wright throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Man scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Wright misses with a straight left.
Man thumps Wright with a low kick.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Man thumps Wright with a low kick.
Man throws a leg kick
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Man sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Man finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man with a jab.#T3#
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man throws a body kick that misses
and Wright counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Wright to acknowledge the strikes.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Wright swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Wright checks the leg kick.#T4#
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Man misses with a jab to the body
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
Matrix Man retains his welterweight title!
Matrix Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C196: Bonaparte vs Rader
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on McWrestler's head and hops out.
McWrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man misses with a body kick. #TD#
McWrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and McWrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man looking to control.
Man wants to stand up but McWrestler is controlling him.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man is looking to stand up but McWrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to stand and escape but McWrestler is having none of it.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man wants to stand up but McWrestler is controlling him.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Man being controlled here, momentarily.
Man has momentary wrist control but McWrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
Man keeping full guard, as McWrestler tries to pass.
McWrestler is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Man wants to stand but McWrestler is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McWrestler is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler prevents Man from getting back to his feet. #T2#
McWrestler stays in close to Man's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Man pushes McWrestler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
McWrestler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McWrestler tries to clinch up.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses McWrestler's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Man.
McWrestler tries to clinch up
and Man counters with a thumping low kick.
McWrestler throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
McWrestler defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McWrestler.
McWrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.
Man staying out of range there.
McWrestler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Man misses.
McWrestler scores with a three punch combo!
Man misses with a body shot.
McWrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McWrestler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
McWrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.#T4#
Man lands with a cross.
McWrestler tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler slips under a jab from Man.
McWrestler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Man.
Man takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
McWrestler stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
McWrestler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by McWrestler.
McWrestler shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McWrestler takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Man throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McWrestler takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McWrestler is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McWrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McWrestler happy to just control the position for now.
Man taking a bit of punishment here - McWrestler scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McWrestler asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
McWrestler controls the position from side control.
McWrestler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McWrestler looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
McWrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McWrestler working Man over with strikes here.
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McWrestler cracks Man with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Man trying desperately to get to his feet.
We've been hearing that McWrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Man is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Man is bucking up trying to escape but McWrestler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McWrestler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
McWrestler breaks from Man's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Man squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McWrestler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Man is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Man in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Man is trying to stand up.
Man is in a horrible position here. McWrestler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McWrestler looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McWrestler lands a nice shot to the head.
McWrestler working Man over with strikes here.
Man squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McWrestler working Man over with strikes here.
BOOM! McWrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McWrestler landing strikes from the mount.
Man tries to hold on but McWrestler postures up.
McWrestler content just to control the position here.
Man is squirming around, avoiding McWrestler's attempts to control the action.
McWrestler raining down shots from the mount!
Man wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler trying to control but Man is having none of it.
BOOM! McWrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McWrestler unloading with bombs!
Man wants to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
McWrestler wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Man is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McWrestler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is having none of it.
McWrestler scoring with strikes but Man is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
McWrestler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man wants to slow McWrestler down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from McWrestler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McWrestler lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
McWrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from McWrestler misses.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables McWrestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McWrestler postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Man manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Man walks into a stiff left hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man throws a solid leg kick but McWrestler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man moves forwards but McWrestler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler fails to land the takedown.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
McWrestler misses the body punch
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man looks to land a right hand but McWrestler moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Man.
McWrestler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and McWrestler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
Man misses the jab.
Man misses with an uppercut.
McWrestler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McWrestler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
McWrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Man takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
Man misses with a low kick.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
McWrestler walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man is looking to chop away at McWrestler's legs.
McWrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and McWrestler moves out of range easily.
McWrestler is looking to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch.
Man moves forwards but McWrestler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as McWrestler blocks the leg kick.
Man slips under a jab.#T3#
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McWrestler with a body shot.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a low kick.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
McWrestler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man throws a solid leg kick but McWrestler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man lands a jab to McWrestler's midsection.
McWrestler jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
Man cracks McWrestler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
McWrestler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man pushes McWrestler off looking to stand but McWrestler dives back in and keeps control.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McWrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man tries to kick McWrestler off but McWrestler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McWrestler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Man is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
Man is in trouble now - McWrestler has advanced to mount!
Man is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Matrix Man just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Man misses with a lunging right hand
and McWrestler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler scores with a nice strike.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man misses with some punches.
McWrestler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McWrestler has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McWrestler.
McWrestler lands a shoulder strike.
Man tries to work over McWrestler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McWrestler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Man. #T1#
McWrestler swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man missing with a left hand there. McWrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
McWrestler lands with a nice body punch.
McWrestler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but McWrestler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McWrestler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
McWrestler attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man missing with a left hand there. McWrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man digs a good body shot into McWrestler's ribs.
McWrestler connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McWrestler finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Dude McWrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWrestler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Man.
McWrestler dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on McWrestler's head and hops out.
McWrestler lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
McWrestler throws out a powerful jab.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McWrestler.#T3#
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McWrestler throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
McWrestler defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
McWrestler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McWrestler on the side of the head.
McWrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by McWrestler.
A short left from McWrestler. #T4##BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler slips under a jab.
McWrestler moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWrestler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man tries to score with a low kick but McWrestler moves his leg out of the way.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
McWrestler feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, McWrestler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Man is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McWrestler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for McWrestler.
A head punch on the inside from McWrestler fails to land.
McWrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
McWrestler scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
McWrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man blocks a jab.
McWrestler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped McWrestler's head back.
McWrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Man finds it's way through McWrestler's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
McWrestler scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from McWrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from McWrestler.
Good shot there by McWrestler.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but McWrestler is just out of range.
McWrestler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheers as McWrestler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from McWrestler.
Man misses with a right hand
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
McWrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWrestler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McWrestler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McWrestler off to one side.
McWrestler misses with a body punch
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man lands with a hook. McWrestler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man tries to work over McWrestler's front leg with a kick but McWrestler checks it.
Man misses with a straight left.
McWrestler cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Man.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
McWrestler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man misses with a straight left.
McWrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man misses the jab.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the head.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man lands a jab.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWrestler takes one to the side of the head.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but McWrestler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McWrestler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler moves out of range easily.
Man catches McWrestler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
#T4#
McWrestler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick lands for Man.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow McWrestler down.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Man is staying active underneath McWrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man is trying to stand.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matrix Man.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
Matrix Man is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Matrix Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Dude McWrestler had this to say: 'bleah'. |
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Event:
C191: Bonaparte vs Cubbedge II
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Man forces Norling back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norling counters with a left to the body.
Norling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Man throws a hook but Norling blocks it.
A good leg kick by Man. #T1#
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Norling.
Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norling just manages to avoid it.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man jabs Norling right on the nose. Norling blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Norling misses with a body shot
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Norling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norling lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man lands a nice hook to Norling's body. Norling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Man misses.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Norling works Man's body with a nice hook.
Man throws a leg kick
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Norling lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Norling moves out of range of the strikes.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Norling misses.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norling.
Norling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man slips under a jab from Norling.
A punch lands to the side of Norling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man tries to clinch up
and Norling counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Norling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.
Norling moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Norling was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Man takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man lands with a cross.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Norling tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norling tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man digs a right hand into Norling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norling's gas tank.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man lands a body punch.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?
Norling blocking some punches.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Norling takes a shot to the head.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling blocking some punches.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Norling in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Man.
#BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Norling's head.
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Norling counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man connects with a right hand. Norling shakes it off.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Norling throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Man tenderised Norling's leg. Norling is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man scores with a body shot.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Man misses.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man blocks a head kick by Norling.
#CL#
Man pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Man is working Norling over against the cage.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norling's efforts to push away.#BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Norling counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check. #CL#
Man moves into the clinch.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Norling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man throws a head kick that Norling semi-blocks.
Man connects with a leg kick.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Man throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
A head kick from Man lands but Norling takes it in his stride. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Norling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Man.
Norling thumps Man with a low kick.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Norling's front leg but catches the back leg as Norling tries to avoid it. #T2#
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Norling misses.
Man cracks Norling with an open hand slap.
Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Norling counters with a leg kick.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man thumps Norling with a low kick.
Man lands with a kick to the temple. Norling shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Norling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Norling's belly button to the back.
Norling tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man throws a leg kick but Norling moved away.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Norling's defenses.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Norling fails to land with a series of punches.
Man throws a low kick but Norling moves out of range easily.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man scores with a leg kick.
Norling throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norling needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
Man thuds his right hand into Norling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
Our winner, Matrix Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C186: Dos Anjos vs Ji Woo
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man tests Anubis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man throws an off balance right hand
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Anubis ducks down to avoid it.
Anubis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anubis walks into a jab.#CL#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anubis has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Anubis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anubis blocks an uppercut.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Anubis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Anubis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anubis on the side of the head.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Man has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Anubis breaks the clinch.
Anubis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anubis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anubis avoids a kick to the body.
And Anubis responds with a good body kick, but Man manages to step out the way in time.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
A countering left hand to the body from Anubis misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man misses with a hook.
And Anubis responds with a good body kick, but Man manages to step out the way in time.#T2##CL#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Anubis is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anubis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anubis prevents a body shot from Man.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anubiss head. #BC2#
Anubis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man throws the left hand but Anubis avoids the punch easily.
Anubis throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Anubis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Anubis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anubis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.
Anubis misses with a low kick.
Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anubis moves away from the strike by Man.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a nice body shot.
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anubis counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Anubis to acknowledge the strikes.
Anubis moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.#T4#
Man misses the jab.
Anubis throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anubis, as that shot connected.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Man.
It seemed like Anubis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anubis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anubis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anubis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man connects with a jab.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Anubis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Anubis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anubis moves away from the strike by Man.
Anubis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anubis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Anubis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Man if he has to take too many more of those.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man lunges at Anubis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anubis's hand.
Man is looking to slow Anubis down with leg kicks.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Anubis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Anubis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anubis moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man feints and then cracks Anubis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anubis down. #T1#
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Man has managed to clinch.
Anubis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Anubis tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Anubis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Anubis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anubis's head backwards.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anubis on the side of the head.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anubis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Anubis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#Anubis is rocked!
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anubis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anubis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Anubis moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man lands a really nice looking cross but Anubis seems unphased.
Anubis is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Walad Anubis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anubis seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Man.
Anubis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man misses with a body shot.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anubis manages to avoid it.
Anubis is looking for the big counter here.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anubis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Anubis misses.
Man throws a leg kick
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man misses with a hook to the body
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Anubis's head.
Man with a hook.
Man with a hook.#T4#
Man misses with a body shot
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a leg kick but Anubis checks it.
A little jabbing left from Anubis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anubis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anubis scores with a nice head shot.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anubis misses with a right hand
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A solid body kick from Man.
Anubis throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anubis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man misses with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anubis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anubis can do to turn this around?#T1#
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anubis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man motions for Anubis to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
And Anubis responds with a good body kick, but Man manages to step out the way in time.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Man throws a head kick that half lands.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Man with a hook.
Man misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Anubis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Anubis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Anubis's head.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Anubis throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man misses with a left hand
and Anubis counters with a one-two to the body.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anubis has time to react.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anubis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man prevents a body shot from Anubis.
Anubis blocks a body shot from Man. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anubis.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Anubis.
Anubis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anubis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anubis swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anubis's elbow. #BC2#
Anubis breaks the clinch.
Man tests Anubis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Anubis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anubis takes one on the button.
Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anubis! But no joy.#T4#
Anubis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Anubis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man misses with a looping right.
Anubis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anubis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
Anubis misses with a two punch combination.
Man tries to clinch there but Anubis circles away.
Anubis thinks about the counter body kick.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anubis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anubis cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
A very excited looking Matrix Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C180: Blank vs Line
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright thumps Man with a low kick.
Wright has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Man slips a straight right by Wright.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Man swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright with a nice calf kick.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Man swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Man.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
A big left from Wright misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man misses with a looping left.#T2#
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Man takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Wright defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.#T3#
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Man motions for Wright to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Man misses with a body punch
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Man misses with a body shot
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.#T4#
Wright takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright motions for Man to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
Man throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Man misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carter Wright will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Wright.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Man looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Man jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright misses with a hook.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Wright counters with a slapping leg kick.
Man throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man thinks about countering with a head kick.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Carter Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Wright misses
and Man counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Man checks a low kick from Wright.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Man throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Wright.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Man throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man misses with a body shot.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
Man throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man misses the jab.
Man misses the jab.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright thumps Man with a low kick.
Man scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Man misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Wright's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Man misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man works over Wright's head and body with a nice combination.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a leg kick.
Wright slips a jab from Man.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Man looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Man pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wright back to the cage. Man follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Wright throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
#T1#
Wright slips under a jab.
Man checks a leg kick.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man moves away from the strike by Wright.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright feints a counter leg kick.
Wright throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Wright moves out of range as Man strikes.
Wright flicks out a counter leg kick but Man steps away.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Wright.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
As Wright looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Wright just gets out of the way.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wright throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Man takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Man misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Man misses with a body kick.
Man tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Man feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Wright slips under a jab.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Man's head back.
Wright moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wright lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
An out of breath Matrix Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C174: Kahn vs Williams
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Norling slips a straight right by Man.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norling misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Man slips under a jab from Norling.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Man misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Man throws a hook but Norling avoids it easily.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norling with a hook.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norling takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norling blocks a jab.
Norling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Norling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Norling throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Norling misses with a body kick.
Norling moves out of range of the strikes.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Norling lands the left hand.
Man throws the left hand but Norling avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norling looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man cracks Norling with a good jab.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Norling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norling has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norling misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norling throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norling under the eye.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Norling if he has to take too many more of those.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Norling had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Man moves away from the strike by Norling.
Man misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Man misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Man throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norling. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
The fighters circling - Norling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Norling with a nice calf kick.
Man throws out a loose jab but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norling in his tracks.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Norling misses.
Norling falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Norling misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Norling looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling throws a jab when Man was well out of range.#T4#
Norling slips under a jab from Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Norling avoids it.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norling on the side of the head.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man keeps Norling at a distance using the push kick.
Norling misses with a hook.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norling throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Norling throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man misses with a low kick as Norling jumps back.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Norling misses the target.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Norling throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norling misses with a head kick.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norling!
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man misses with a body shot.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norling.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Norling tries a head kick but it misses.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norling jabs at Man's body.#T1#
Man throws a shot from downtown. Norling moves away and avoids it.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norling misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man slips under a jab from Norling.
Norling comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws the left hand but Norling avoids the punch easily.
Man misses with a looping right.
Norling lands a lovely overhand right.
Norling staying out of range there.
Man slips a jab from Norling.
Norling throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Norling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Norling might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Man throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norling will feel that in the morning.
Norling has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a head kick that Norling semi-blocks.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man jabs Norling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Man throws a front kick that sends Norling stumbling back into the cage.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man is looking to slow Norling down with leg kicks.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Norling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norling misses with a hook.
Norling misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Norling will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Man.
A big right from Norling misses.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Norling checks a leg kick.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Norling with a jab.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man jabs at Norling's body.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a straight right.
Norling connects with a single shot there.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norling counters with a right hand to the body.
Norling misses with a hook.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by Norling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling lands with a good body shot.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling misses the jab.
Man throws out a counter right but Norling avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling misses with a jab to the body
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man looks for the body kick but Norling saw that one coming.
Man defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
Norling throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Norlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Norling wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Norling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Man tries a low kick but Norling avoids it.
Norling scores with a punch to the head.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Norling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norling cracks Man with a good jab.
Norling throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Norling had a free shot at his head there.
Norling tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man slips a straight right by Norling.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
A nice side step and Man releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Norling misses with a straight left.
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Man misses.
Norling scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Norling slips a jab from Man.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norling's hands.
A jab from Norling misses.
A jab from Norling misses.
Norling steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheers as Norling lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a hook to the side of Norling's head but Norling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Norling moves out of range easily.
Norling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norling defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Norling off the cage and back into range.
Norling connects with a solid leg kick.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws a hook but Norling avoids it easily.
Norling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norling throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Man releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling lands the left hand.
Man lands with a cross.
Norling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man thuds his right hand into Norling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man lands a body shot.
#T3#
Norling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man moves away from the strike by Norling.
Norling avoids the head kick by Man.
Norling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Norling's head.
That kick from Norling tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norling in his tracks.
Norling misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Norling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man connects with a high kick.
Norling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norling throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norling throws a big shot that misses.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man throws a head kick that Norling semi-blocks.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norling needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norling doesn't seem phased though.
Man cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
Norling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Norling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Norling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Norling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matrix Man.
Well Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
A very excited looking Matrix Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C167: Kilgore vs Land
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagner misses with a right hand
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
Man throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man misses with a looping right.
Wagner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Man scores with a one two! Wagner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wagner takes a step back to recover.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Wagner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Wagner.
A big left from Man misses. #T1#
Wagner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Wagner walks into a jab.
Man throws a leg kick
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Man.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wagner.
Wagner throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man misses with a hook.#T2#
Man throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner wants to clinch.
Man throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wagner! But no joy.
Wagner checks a low kick from Man.
A little jabbing left from Wagner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Man lands a front kick.
Man lands a head kick. Wagner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Man scores with the left hand. Wagner knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Man lands with a straight right. Wagner didn't see that one coming.
Wagner slips a straight right by Man.
A head kick misses from Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wagner! But no joy.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Man.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner counters with a body kick.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
A nice side step and Wagner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
A head kick from Man lands but Wagner takes it in his stride.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
Man throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man scores with a one two! Wagner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Man throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Nice defenses there by Wagner.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wagner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man has got the better of the exchanges.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wagner takes a step back to recover.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.#T1#
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man sizes up Wagner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Wagner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man throws a head kick that Wagner semi-blocks.
Man throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
Man looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Wagner takes one to the chin there.
Wagner cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Wagner off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wagner tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Wagner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wagner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man misses with a hook.#T3#
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Wagner slips a straight right by Man.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Man lands the left hand.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Wagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagner tries to avoid it.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Wagner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner slips under a jab from Man.
Wagner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Wagner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagner slips a jab from Man.
Wagner wants to clinch.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner flicks out a counter leg kick but Man steps away.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Man tries to work over Wagner's front leg with a kick but Wagner checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick.
Man looks to land a combination but Wagner avoids it well.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Man dips to his left and cracks Wagner with an uppercut!
Wagner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands a head shot.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Man works the jab nicely.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man connects with a right hand. Wagner shakes it off.
Wagner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Wagner slips a jab from Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wagner! But no joy.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Man lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Wagner tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Man misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man lands a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Man.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Wagner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Wagner drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
#T3#
Man misses with some punches.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch.
Wagner moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Wagner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man lands a head shot.
Man throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man lands a nice hook to Wagner's body. Wagner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Man throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
It seemed like Wagner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
Man misses with a body punch
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Wagner moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Man.
A little jabbing left from Wagner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Man jabs Wagner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crunch! Man slams his shin into Wagner's torso.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wagner is out of range and Man settles back down.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
After winning the bout, Matrix Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yrkje avoids a kick to the body.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
Man throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yrkje swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yrkje throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Yrkje only half commits.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yrkje looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Yrkje counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yrkje sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yrkje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Yrkje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
That kick from Man tenderised Yrkje's leg. Yrkje is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A head kick misses from Man.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man is looking to chop away at Yrkje's legs.
Man misses with a body punch
and Yrkje counters with a left to the body.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yrkje is looking to land body kicks.
Yrkje loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Yrkje takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Yrkje avoids it.
Man throws a wild body kick that Yrkje sees coming a mile off.
Man misses with a low kick as Yrkje jumps back.
Man looks to land a body kick but Yrkje moved away.
Man misses with a hook.#T2#
Yrkje fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man looks to land a right hand but Yrkje moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yrkje has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Yrkje's head.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yrkje on the side of the head.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yrkje was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Yrkje stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man throws a head kick but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yrkje throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Yrkje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
And Yrkje counters with a quick kick to the body but Man blocks it.
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yrkje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Yrkje thumps Man with a low kick.
Yrkje will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yrkje avoids the head kick by Man.
Yrkje throws a combination that misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man tests Yrkje's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yrkje looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a nice leg kick.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
Yrkje tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Yrkje's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yrkje on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Yrkje gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Yrkje should have avoided that one.
A big left from Yrkje misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
An inside leg kick from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Yrkje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yrkje shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yrkje takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yrkje had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yrkje doesn't seem phased though.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Yrkje moves into range and clinches up with Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Yrkje controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Man.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Yrkje saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Yrkje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yrkje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man throws a head kick but Yrkje moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje throws out a powerful jab.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yrkje.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Yrkje tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Man misses
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.
Yrkje swings widly with a right hand
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yrkje doesn't seem bothered though.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Yrkje - just one landing.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man misses with a body shot.
Yrkje takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yrkje defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Man works the jab nicely.
Yrkje thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yrkje connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Yrkje is looking to clinch.
Man throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Yrkje.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Yrkje throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yrkje scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yrkje is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yrkje misses with a wild body shot.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yrkje.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yrkje scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Man throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yrkje.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yrkje tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yrkje looking to stall.
#T4#
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yrkje fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Yrkje's head.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Yrkje lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yrkje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yrkje lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards. #BC2#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yrkje's head.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
Yrkje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD#
Yrkje cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Man looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yrkje finish him?
#ROC#Man is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Man! Yrkje dives in looking to finish! Man is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Keith Yrkje!
A very excited looking Toby Keith Yrkje made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Man misses with a low kick.
Marciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Man takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano with a nice calf kick.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Marciano.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man blocks the body kick.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Man swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Man.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano misses with a hook
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Man misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Marciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Marciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Man looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Man.
Man misses with a straight right.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Man lands a nice hook to Marciano's body. Marciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
A jab from Marciano misses.
Marciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano moves out of range as Man strikes.#T2#
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
Man lands with a right hand.
Man lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand.
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Man.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Marciano checks a low kick from Man.
Man thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
Marciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marciano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.#T3##CL#
Marciano darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Man.
Marciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Man.
#BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man scores with a jab. Marciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano moves out of range as Man strikes.
Marciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
Marciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Man throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Marciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
It appears Marciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man misses with a looping right.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Marciano walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Marciano slips under a jab from Man.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Marciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marciano on the side of the head.
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Man.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano slips under a jab from Man.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Marciano lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Jab by Man.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Marciano throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man misses the jab.
Man looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Marciano throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano scores with a jab.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano cracks Man with a good jab.
Marciano misses with the combination.
Man misses with a looping right.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Man.
Man misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Marciano misses the target.
Man throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Man cracks Marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Marciano's knee but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Marciano misses.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano misses the jab.
Marciano lands a head kick. Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marciano misses the jab.
Man stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man throws a front kick that sends Marciano stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano with a nice cross.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Man connects with a single shot there.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
Marciano takes one to the chin there.
Marciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Man.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Marciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Man.
Marciano slips a straight right by Man.
Marciano throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.#T1#
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man misses with a hook.
Marciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Man catches Marciano right on the button with a cross.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man slips under a jab.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marciano's head backwards.
Man avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Man checks a low kick from Marciano.
Marciano scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Marciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano thumps Man with a low kick.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well. #T3#
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
Man slips a straight right by Marciano.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Marciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Man loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Man looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.#ROC2#Marciano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Man misses.
Man jabs Marciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man with a hook.
Marciano moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
and Man counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marciano! He's just covering up as Man starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matrix Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Matrix Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mikey Marciano had this to say: 'robbery'. |
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Event:
BB 88 - McWrestler vs Marciano
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anubis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man wants to clinch
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Man clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man is looking to clinch but Anubis is avoiding it.
Man tries to clinch there but Anubis circles away.
Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anubis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Man clinches with his opponent.
Anubis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anubis misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Anubis.
#T1##BC2#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Anubis counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Man clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Anubis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Man breaks the clinch.
Man wants to clinch but Anubis slips to the side
and Anubis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man looks to clinch
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anubis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man tries to clinch
and Anubis counters with a stiff right hand.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anubis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man is trying to break the clinch but Anubis is controlling him.#T2#
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man is trying to break the clinch but Anubis has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Anubis manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Man rushes Anubis and presses him up against the cage.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anubis tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Anubis back against the cage.
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
Man blocks a body shot from Anubis.
Anubis tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Anubis back against the cage.
Man is trying to push Anubis away but Anubis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Anubis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anubis lands with a light punch inside.
Man blocking some punches.
#BC#
Anubis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Man drives through and clinches with Anubis against the cage.
Anubis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anubis misses with a hook.
Man replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anubis blocks it well.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Anubis pushes him off.
Anubis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Man instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Anubis. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Man has managed to clinch.
Anubis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Anubis throws a punch but it's blocked by Man. #T4#
Anubis tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anubis prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Anubis has him pressed against the cage.
Anubis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anubis misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anubis tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man prevents a body shot from Anubis. #BC#
Anubis manages to break the clinch.
Man tries to clinch but Anubis moves away
and Anubis counters with a stiff right hand.
Anubis tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Man closes the distance and pushes Anubis back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Anubis.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Anubis has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Anubis misses with a punch on the inside.
Anubis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?#BC#
Anubis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man tries to clinch but Anubis moves away
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Man darts in and clinches Anubis up against the cage.
Anubis has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anubis tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Anubis back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis working aggressively here.
Anubis tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anubis scores with a shoulder strike.
Anubis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anubis looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Anubis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Anubis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anubis misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man tries to clinch
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anubis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Man darts in trying to clinch
letting Anubis counter with a right hand.
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Walad Anubis is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL2#
Man moves into the clinch.
Anubis swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anubis tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man tries to clinch
and Anubis counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man moves to clinch but Anubis breaks away
and Anubis counters with a nice body kick.
Anubis swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.#CL2#
Man instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anubis.
Anubis lands a shoulder strike.
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Anubis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anubis tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Anubis back against the cage.
Anubis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anubis keeps the fight on the outside.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anubis throws a counter high kick but Man was just alert enough to avoid it.
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Man closes the distance but Anubis moves to the side
and Anubis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Anubis lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anubis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Anubis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Man has Anubis up against the cage in a clinch.
Anubis missing with knees to the body.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Anubis tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man has had enough of the clinch but Anubis keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Anubis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man darts in trying to clinch
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anubis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Man breaks the clinch.
Man darts in trying to clinch
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man closes the distance but Anubis moves to the side
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Man drives through and clinches with Anubis against the cage.
Anubis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.#BC#
Anubis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man wants to clinch.#T1#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Anubis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man tries to clinch there but Anubis circles away.
Man looks to clinch
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Anubis gets tackled into the cage by Man. Man maintains the clinch.
Anubis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anubis lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anubis.
Anubis has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anubis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anubis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man tries to break free but Anubis pushes him back against the cage.
Walad Anubis has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anubis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anubis looking to stall.
Anubis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anubis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anubis swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
#BC#
Anubis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Anubis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Anubis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anubis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anubis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Anubis has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
#BC#
Anubis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man tries to circle away but Anubis has him pinned against the cage.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Man breaks from the clinch.
Man looks to clinch
and Anubis counters with a big head kick but Man shrugs it off.
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anubis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Man wants to clinch.
Man wants to clinch up but Anubis keeps it at a distance.
Anubis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man tries to clinch but Anubis moves away
and Anubis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anubis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anubis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anubis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anubis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anubis misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walad Anubis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anubis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walad Anubis!
During a confident post fight interview, Walad Anubis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 84 - McWrestler vs Man 3
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
McWrestler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McWrestler cracks Man with a big elbow.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Man defending against the ground and pound.
McWrestler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Man managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with the ground and pound.
McWrestler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McWrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
McWrestler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Man takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McWrestler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McWrestler throws an elbow but Man slips to the side and avoids it well.
McWrestler working the body and head with strikes.
McWrestler working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by McWrestler.
McWrestler tries to score with some ground and pound. Man controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
McWrestler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
McWrestler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McWrestler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McWrestler is chipping away with strikes.
McWrestler controls the position from side control.
McWrestler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Man to see if he's OK.
Man dodges the ground and pound from McWrestler.
McWrestler controlling the position.
McWrestler wants to control but Man is keeping him busy. #T3#
McWrestler is chipping away with strikes.
McWrestler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Man is avoiding damage well.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Man is working away.
McWrestler controlling the position from side mount.
McWrestler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Man takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McWrestler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler cracks Man with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McWrestler working the body and head with strikes.
McWrestler controlling the position. #T4#
McWrestler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Man defending against the ground and pound.
McWrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've been hearing that McWrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Man regains half guard, as McWrestler was trying to land strikes.
McWrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWrestler.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as McWrestler sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
Man thuds a left hand into McWrestler's body.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
Man has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McWrestler is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
McWrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
Man has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McWrestler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as McWrestler controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
McWrestler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Man manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
A jab from McWrestler misses.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but McWrestler is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McWrestler rather than just go for the knockout.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
Man slips under a jab.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
McWrestler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
McWrestler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Man eats them both and turns towards McWrestler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
McWrestler moves into the clinch.
McWrestler lands an uppercut.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as McWrestler controls his hands.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McWrestler throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
McWrestler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Man regains guard.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man has momentary wrist control but McWrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler with a nice head shot there.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
Man is looking to stand up but McWrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
McWrestler lands a couple of elbows.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - McWrestler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
McWrestler throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
McWrestler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McWrestler controlling the action here.
McWrestler with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that second round.
That's time! McWrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
McWrestler takes the fight into the clinch.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McWrestler.#TD#
McWrestler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McWrestler manages to end up in side control.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks McWrestler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McWrestler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McWrestler misses with a head shot. Man uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Man's head.
McWrestler throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWrestler's guard. Nice move by Man!#REVB##T1#
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McWrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McWrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McWrestler is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.#T2#
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McWrestler chips away with some ground and pound.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler lands a couple of elbows.
McWrestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McWrestler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McWrestler.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there. #T4#
McWrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Man postures up.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVR#
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A jab from McWrestler does it's job there.
Dude McWrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
Man misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Man tries a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from McWrestler.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McWrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a front kick that sends McWrestler stumbling back into the cage.
McWrestler tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
#T1#
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
Man lands a front kick.
Man lands a body shot.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
It looked like McWrestler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWrestler misses with a double jab.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Man throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the body.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
McWrestler misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McWrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
McWrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man thows a body kick. McWrestler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWrestler connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
McWrestler loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.#T3#
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Man throws a wild body kick that McWrestler sees coming a mile off.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Man works McWrestler's body with a nice hook.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
McWrestler stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McWrestler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
McWrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McWrestler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Man misses with a body punch.
McWrestler has Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
#T4#
McWrestler throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is trying to push McWrestler away but McWrestler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from McWrestler fails to land. #BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
McWrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Man's half guard.
Man kicks McWrestler off and gets back to his feet.
McWrestler looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but McWrestler is wise to it.
McWrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
McWrestler takes one to the side of the head.
McWrestler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McWrestler lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
McWrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed McWrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for McWrestler. That snapped Man's head back.
McWrestler fails to land the takedown.
Man throws a low kick, looking for McWrestler's leg but McWrestler calmly moves out of range.
Man lands a jab to the head.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for McWrestler.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler slips a straight right by Man.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles McWrestler. McWrestler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler misses the jab.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Man digs a good body shot into McWrestler's ribs.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man thumps McWrestler with a low kick.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McWrestler moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man lands with a cross.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.#TD#
McWrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
McWrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler works over Man with some ground and pound from guard.
McWrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing.
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McWrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Man's head.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWrestler shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McWrestler tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McWrestler lands the left hand.
McWrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
McWrestler moves into the clinch.
McWrestler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
McWrestler lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dude McWrestler.
I think McWrestler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dude McWrestler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BB 75 - Man vs McWrestler 2
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Man thows a leg kick but McWrestler checks it
and McWrestler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from McWrestler.
Man misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McWrestler misses the target.
McWrestler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man slips a jab from McWrestler.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Man with a nice calf kick.
Man tried to score with a low kick but McWrestler checks it.
McWrestler with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Man throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
Man connects with a body shot that sends McWrestler's belly button to the back.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McWrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
McWrestler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McWrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man is holding on to half guard well.
McWrestler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McWrestler.
Man throws a wild body kick that McWrestler sees coming a mile off.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler moves out of range easily.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McWrestler slips under a jab.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
McWrestler misses with a wild combination.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
Man throws a lazy right hand but McWrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWrestler looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McWrestler finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWrestler.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
McWrestler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McWrestler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McWrestler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McWrestler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McWrestler closes the distance and clinches.
McWrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler is working Man over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man looks to land a body kick but McWrestler moved away.
Man throws a leg kick but McWrestler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man throws a hook but McWrestler avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McWrestler! But no joy.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man throws a leg kick but McWrestler checks it.
Man scores with a jab. McWrestler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McWrestler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
McWrestler walks into a straight right hand from Man.
McWrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler moves out of range easily.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
McWrestler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler with a hook.
Man throws a leg kick
and McWrestler counters with a right hand to the body.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler checks the leg kick.
Man misses with the body kick#TD2#
and McWrestler counters with a takedown into side control.
McWrestler happy to just control the position for now.
Man defending against the ground and pound.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man being controlled for a moment. #T2#
McWrestler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler happy to just control the position for now.
McWrestler throws a strike aimed at the side of Man's head but Man avoids it well.
Man is being controlled here. #T3#
McWrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Man is trying to escape the position but McWrestler is controlling the position.
Man regains half guard there - taking advantage of McWrestler's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Man won't allow McWrestler to pass to mount.
McWrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
McWrestler moves out of range as Man strikes.
McWrestler checks a leg kick.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McWrestler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
McWrestler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McWrestler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McWrestler cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
McWrestler moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for McWrestler.
Man with a nice calf kick.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
Man misses with a body shot.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler lands a right hook to the body.
McWrestler tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man leaves McWrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
McWrestler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man quickly recovers to half guard.
Man is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
McWrestler is taking a breather. Man says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Man controlling the position well.
McWrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McWrestler trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
McWrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McWrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McWrestler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McWrestler takes one to the chin there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
Good work by McWrestler as he checks the leg kick.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
McWrestler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler lands an overhand right.
Man cracks McWrestler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
Man throws a front kick aimed at McWrestler's knee but McWrestler avoids it well.
Man wants to land a leg kick but McWrestler is out of range.
McWrestler staying out of range there.#T3#
Man throws a sloppy body shot
letting McWrestler counter with a right hand.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWrestler connects with a crisp jab.
McWrestler takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. McWrestler will feel that in the morning.
McWrestler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man with a hook.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man with the inside leg kick.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a leg kick
and McWrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Nice defenses there by McWrestler.
McWrestler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McWrestler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man blocks it.
McWrestler cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude McWrestler.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McWrestler digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
McWrestler lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
McWrestler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man lands with a right hand.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man digs a good body shot into McWrestler's ribs.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dude McWrestler just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Man lands a really nice looking cross but McWrestler seems unphased.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McWrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McWrestler.
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man misses with a jab to the body
and McWrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
McWrestler forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Man blocking some punches.
#BC#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McWrestler closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but McWrestler won't allow it.
#BC#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
McWrestler jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWrestler moves away.#T1#
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWrestler.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man digs a good body shot into McWrestler's ribs.
Man slips under a jab.
Man misses with a leg kick
and McWrestler counters with a one-two to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McWrestler connects with a crisp jab.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from McWrestler misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McWrestler checks the leg kick.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.#T2#
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by McWrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
McWrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
McWrestler throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
McWrestler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Man feints and then cracks McWrestler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McWrestler down.
Man slips under a jab.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man ducks under a wild hook from McWrestler.
A quick step to the side and Man tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man scores with a hook to the body. McWrestler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McWrestler.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Man misses with a looping left.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man moves away from the strike by McWrestler. #T4#
McWrestler's corner calls for a 1-2. McWrestler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McWrestler avoids a kick to the body.
Man drops his hands momentarily and McWrestler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McWrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWrestler.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Man moves away from the strike by McWrestler.
McWrestler lands a jab to the nose.
McWrestler tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McWrestler punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Man misses.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McWrestler jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McWrestler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McWrestler misses with a wild combination.
McWrestler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
McWrestler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McWrestler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from Man.
Man slips under a jab from McWrestler.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Man misses the jab.
Man cracks McWrestler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
McWrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Man.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but McWrestler is out of range and Man settles back down.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McWrestler is out of range.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
McWrestler misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McWrestler takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
Man scores with the left hand. McWrestler knows he should have avoided that one.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man throws a front kick aimed at McWrestler's knee but McWrestler avoids it well.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man misses with a body shot.
McWrestler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
McWrestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McWrestler lands a decent elbow from side control.
McWrestler throws a strike aimed at the side of Man's head but Man avoids it well.
McWrestler is trying to ground and pound but Man uses the momentary lack of control by McWrestler to regain half guard.
McWrestler wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position. #T3#
McWrestler passes to side control.
Man parries the strikes from McWrestler easily there. McWrestler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man to escape.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Man is working away.
McWrestler controlling the position.
McWrestler throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McWrestler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Man is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matrix Man.
Well McWrestler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler is the new welterweight champion!
Dude McWrestler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BB 65 - Hawk vs Man 2
Date: Aug 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Hawk settles back down.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawk.
Hawk throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Man.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Hawk.
Man with a nice cross.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Man connects with a jab.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Man swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Man misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Man throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Man does it's job there.#T2#
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawk blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hawk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Man checks a leg kick.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man scores with a head kick.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Man misses with a low kick as Hawk jumps back.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a jab to the head.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
As Man backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Man lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Hawk lands the left hand.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Man slips under a jab.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hawk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hawk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Hawk thumps Man with a low kick.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
A big left from Man misses.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.#T1#
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Hawk scores with a head kick.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
A big left from Man misses.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Man.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.#CL#
Hawk rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk taking a breather.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Man lands a body shot.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Man throws a leg kick
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Man misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk with the inside leg kick.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Jab by Man.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Man throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.#T1#
Man misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Man.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawk. That's going to slow Man down.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Hawk.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hawk cracks Man with an open hand slap.
Man looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk fails to land with a series of punches.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.#T3#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Man misses with a body shot
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Man.
That kick from Man tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawk with the inside leg kick.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man throws a leg kick
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Hawk.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk slips under a jab.#T4#
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hawk blocks it well.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Hawk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawk will feel that in the morning.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk lands with a cross.
A jab from Man does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Matrix Man just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Hawk slips a jab from Man.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man tries a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hawk gets a clinch. #BC2#
Man breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hawk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk is working Man over against the cage.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Hawk works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
#T1#
Hawk throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man misses with a jab to the body
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a body kick that stops Man in his tracks momentarily.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
Hawk tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk misses with a straight right. #T2#
Man defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Man swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawk with a body shot.
Hawk with the inside leg kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A big right from Man misses.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Man tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Man tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man staying out of range there.#T4#
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
It looked like Hawk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawk is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man motions for Hawk to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Hawk checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
A shot to the body from Man misses
and Hawk counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk had his way with Matrix Man in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawk slips under a jab from Man.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Hawk settles back down.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawk tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Man looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk motions for Man to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
Man takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk checks the leg kick.
Man misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hawk clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Hawk has the dominant position.#T2#
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man is trying to break free.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.#T3#
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Man throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Man.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4##CL#
Hawk rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hawk breaks from the clinch.
Man cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Man connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Man.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hawk throws a leg kick that misses.
Man takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Man misses with a body shot.
Hawk misses the jab.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matrix Man.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Matrix Man wins by split decision!
Matrix Man is the new welterweight champion!
Matrix Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk works over Man's head and body with a nice combination.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
Man doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hawk throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man misses with a hook
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Man misses the body punch
and Hawk counters with a leg kick.
Man with a jab.
Good leg kick by Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses the body punch
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man slips a straight right by Hawk.
Man avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Man staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Man tries to work over Hawk's front leg with a kick but Hawk checks it.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawk is able to avoid easily.
Hawk throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man staying out of range there.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man misses with a leg kick.
As Man backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Man misses.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Man looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Man swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.#T3#
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Hawk misses the jab.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawk checks a leg kick.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawk checks a low kick from Man.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk motions for Man to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Hawk defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
As Man backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.#T1#
Man throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Man might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hawk has got the better of the exchanges.
Hawk throws a shot to the body.
Hawk throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Hawk lands with a cross.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a one-two to the body.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk misses with a body kick.#T2#
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Man dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!
Man digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk throws a hook but Man blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man throws a lazy body kick
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk moves out of range as Man strikes.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Man throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Hawk misses with a body shot
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Man with a jab.#T4#
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man misses with a looping left.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Man's head back.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Man.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Man.
Man walks into a jab.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a hook.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Man throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Man cracks Hawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Hawk misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
Man connects with the punch.
Jab from Man.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Man thinking.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Man misses.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man misses with a looping left.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a solid body kick.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
A leg kick checked by Man.
Man moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.#T3#
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk checks a leg kick nicely.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawk is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Hawk.
Man misses with a hook.#T4#
Man misses with a low kick.
Hawk throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Man misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man misses with a hook.
Hawk wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Man moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with an inside leg kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawk steps away.
Man looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Man counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Man misses.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man lands a body shot.
#T1#
Man scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man misses with a straight right.
Hawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man checks a low kick from Hawk.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Man throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hawk.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawk connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man works the jab nicely.
Hawk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Man.
Man lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man lands with a right hand.
Man slips under a jab from Hawk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters with a leg kick.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Man motions for Hawk to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
A left lands for Man.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Hawk.
Man throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Man feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down. #T1#
Man misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Hawk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Man swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
Nice body kick there by Man.
A big right from Man misses.
Hawk throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Man misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man misses with a low kick as Hawk jumps back.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Hawk coming out on top.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man checks a low kick from Hawk.#T3#
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man wants to slow Hawk down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hawk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man checks the leg kick.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Hawk swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man misses with a right hand
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawk momentarily.
Hawk throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matrix Man!
The fight ends as a draw!
Ethan Hawk retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
BB 53 - Garbowa vs White
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Kong fails with the takedown.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong blocks a jab.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Man pushes Kong off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Kong with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Kong.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man is looking to slow Kong down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Kong down.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.#TD2#
Kong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kong connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple. #SUB2#
Kong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kong is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Kong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Man makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kong moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.#T3#
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man feints and then cracks Kong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kong down.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man jabs Kong right on the nose. Kong blinks but takes it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man misses the jab.
Kong with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.#T4#
Kong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Man misses.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man slips under a jab from Kong.
Man connects with a jab.
Man thumps Kong with a low kick.
Kong moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Man throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Man pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body punch from Man.
Kong staying out of range there.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kong with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Kong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Man.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man cracks Kong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Man misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Kong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Man keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Man has picked Kong up and slammed him! Kong can't keep hold of the triangle and Man manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Kong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man controlling the action here.
Kong moves into full guard.
Kong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Man has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Kong wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kong looking for submissions off his back.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kong actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid body kick from Man.
Kong lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Man tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong checks the leg kick.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man jabs Kong right on the nose. Kong blinks but takes it well.
Kong staying out of range there.#T1#
Man throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Kong moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong slips under a jab.
Man throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man connects with a single shot there.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.#T2#
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
That kick from Man tenderised Kong's leg. Kong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Kong.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Kong off balance momentarily.#T3#
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Man.
Kong looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Kong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Kong shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Kong.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Man looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Kong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables Kong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Kong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kong advances position into side control!
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong in side control, throwing shots but Man defends.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Man is defending well.
Kong wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kong trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kong controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Kong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Man has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kong but great work by Man.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Man in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3##SU#
Man stands up and beckons Kong to his feet.
Donk. Kong catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Kong slips under a jab.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.
Man leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
#T4#
Man looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Kong dives in for a single leg takedown but Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Kong shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man had his way with Hong Kong in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kong moves away from the strike by Man.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kong's head.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kong just manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Man.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man defends well and Kong ends up having to push Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong walks into a jab.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
As Kong backs away, Man returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Kong.
Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man misses with a looping right.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing. #T2#
Kong swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Kong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kong swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Kong misses with a looping right.
Man lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man digs a good hook to Kong's body.
Man misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kong.
Man looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man throws a hook but Kong blocks it.#T3#
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Kong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hong Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Man throws Kong to one side and escapes!
Nice body punch from Man.
Man connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Kong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man to the ground. Kong is now in Man's guard.
Man pushes Kong off and gets back to his feet.
Hong Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Man lands a jab.
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Man misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man misses with a hook.
Man misses with a low kick as Kong jumps back.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Kong moves out of range as Man strikes.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Kong shoots in but no luck this time.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Kong staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Matrix Man wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Matrix Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
A jab from McWrestler finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
McWrestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McWrestler controlling the pace.
McWrestler thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has hold of McWrestler's hands but McWrestler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McWrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McWrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWrestler.
McWrestler thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWrestler.
McWrestler is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McWrestler scores with a couple of nice shots.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man to regain full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
McWrestler forces his way into half guard.
McWrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McWrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McWrestler winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McWrestler winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McWrestler.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McWrestler throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWrestler's guard. Nice move by Man!#REVB#
McWrestler has control of Man's left arm, preventing Man from doing any damage.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there. #T3#
McWrestler being controlled here, momentarily.
Man wants to get up but he can't break McWrestler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McWrestler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McWrestler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Further stalling from McWrestler.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but McWrestler is just out of range.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man lands the left hand.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McWrestler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McWrestler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McWrestler takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping McWrestler under the eye.
Man tries to score with a low kick but McWrestler moves his leg out of the way.
Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McWrestler on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McWrestler lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWrestler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
McWrestler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
McWrestler misses with a looping right.
Good work by McWrestler as he checks the leg kick.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Man.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McWrestler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
McWrestler throws a sloppy body shot
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
McWrestler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
McWrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
McWrestler misses with a few strikes there.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
McWrestler moves out of range as Man strikes.
A jab from McWrestler misses.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by McWrestler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McWrestler.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
A shot to the body from McWrestler misses
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks McWrestler off balance momentarily.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McWrestler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McWrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man connects with a body shot.#T3#
Man throws a looping overhand right but McWrestler ducks down to avoid it.
McWrestler slips a jab from Man.
McWrestler looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
McWrestler is looking to score with low kicks.
Man misses with a straight left.
McWrestler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man throws a shot from downtown. McWrestler moves away and avoids it.
McWrestler throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McWrestler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and McWrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
McWrestler throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man connects with a right hand. McWrestler shakes it off.
Man throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks McWrestler off balance momentarily.
That kick from Man tenderised McWrestler's leg. McWrestler is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McWrestler checks a leg kick.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man stuffs the takedown.
McWrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man wants to land a leg kick but McWrestler is out of range.
Man misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Man.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
A low kick lands for McWrestler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and McWrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the jaw.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the body.
McWrestler lands with a cross.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McWrestler on the side of the head.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as McWrestler blocks the leg kick.
McWrestler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Man misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler slips a straight right by Man.
McWrestler is looking for a counter combo.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWrestler. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
McWrestler throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - McWrestler coming out on top.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man misses with a straight left.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
McWrestler cracks Man with an open hand slap.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McWrestler's head.
McWrestler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McWrestler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man misses with a straight right.
McWrestler lands with a shot to the body.
McWrestler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
McWrestler lands with an overhand left.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man feints and then cracks McWrestler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McWrestler down.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man cracks McWrestler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps McWrestler's head back.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler lands an overhand right.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
McWrestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McWrestler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
McWrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man dodges the ground and pound from McWrestler.
Man is working to avoid the ground and pound but McWrestler connects with a decent elbow.
Man avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McWrestler.
McWrestler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The strikes coming from McWrestler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McWrestler misses with the ground and pound.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
McWrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McWrestler is stalling here. Man is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McWrestler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Man has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Man in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McWrestler struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dude McWrestler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Man slips under a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McWrestler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McWrestlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Man.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
McWrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man. #TD#
McWrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but McWrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Man kicks McWrestler off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man catches McWrestler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McWrestler checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from McWrestler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McWrestler checks a low kick from Man.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
McWrestler swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
McWrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from McWrestler.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
A jab from Man misses.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but McWrestler steps away.
McWrestler walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McWrestler slips a jab from Man.#T2#
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man catches McWrestler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McWrestler looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man scores with a hook.
Donk. Man catches McWrestler right on the button with a cross.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McWrestler.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and McWrestler moves out of range easily.
McWrestler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man thows a leg kick but McWrestler checks it #TD#
and McWrestler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McWrestler.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McWrestler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McWrestler postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
McWrestler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McWrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man looking to control.
McWrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Man stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.#T4#
McWrestler trying to control the position.
McWrestler has control of Man's left arm, preventing Man from doing any damage.
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Man wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man scores with the left hand. McWrestler knows he should have avoided that one.
McWrestler catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McWrestler throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a low kick, looking for McWrestler's leg but McWrestler calmly moves out of range.
Man tries to land a leg kick but McWrestler saw it coming and moves away.
Man throws a shot from downtown. McWrestler moves away and avoids it.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
McWrestler throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped McWrestler's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man moves away from the strike by McWrestler.
A swing and a miss from Man.
A quick step to the side and McWrestler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and McWrestler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Man lands with a straight right. McWrestler didn't see that one coming.
McWrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man staying out of range there.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for McWrestler. That snapped Man's head back.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
McWrestler scores with a nice right hand.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWrestler.
#TD#
McWrestler drives through with a takedown into guard.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
McWrestler throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWrestler's guard. Nice move by Man!#REVB##T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man preventing the sweep.
McWrestler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McWrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment. #T3#
McWrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Man lands with a good body shot.
McWrestler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McWrestler misses with a lunging right hand
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man slips a straight right by McWrestler.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler moves out of range easily.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
McWrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Man replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McWrestler blocks it well.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McWrestler.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matrix Man.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Matrix Man wins by unanimous decision!
Matrix Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dude McWrestler spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, hard work pays off, right? Back into the office, train, get a win streak, get the title fight back, with you or a new champ, i won't leave that belt escape again!'. |
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BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.
Man misses with a low kick.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Man.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Man.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Man.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Magomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov wants to counter with a clinch but Man pushes him away.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Magomedov throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
A cross from Man lands.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Magomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Magomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man staying out of range there.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Man connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Man tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Man throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Man misses with a looping left.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Man loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Man misses the jab.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Magomedov pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Man.#T4#
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Man jabs at Magomedov's body.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Man staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Man tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Man throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Good shot there by Man.
Man with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Man.
Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Good leg kick by Man.
Man is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
A left lands for Man.#T1#
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Man sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Man throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
#CL2#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land. #T2#
Magomedov stalling against the cage.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Man working aggressively here.
Man cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Man.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov misses with a hook.#T3#
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man connects with a jab.
Magomedov jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Man slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Man.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Magomedov cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Man scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Man dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Man throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Man.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Man lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Man tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Magomedov defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man with a jab.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Man misses with a looping left.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Man works the jab nicely.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Man.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man lands the left hand.#T4#
Man throws a shot to the body.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Matrix Man wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Matrix Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 31 Obaminator vs Tavares 2
Date: Mar 01, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Morrison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morrison digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.#TD#
Morrison has picked Man up - he's going for a ride! Morrison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Morrison keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Man tenderised Morrison's leg. Morrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Man throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Morrison lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Morrison scores with a takedown into Man's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Morrison seems keen to control Man's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though. #T3#
Morrison working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Man tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Morrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man is trying to stand back up but Morrison is controlling him
#ES2#
Man kicks Morrison off and gets back to his feet.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.#CL#
Morrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison works Man's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Man catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
Morrison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Morrison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!
Man bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Man throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man blocks a jab.
Man defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Man thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance.
Morrison swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morrison has time to react.#T1#
Morrison avoids the body shot from Man.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison is looking to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Morrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely. #T2#
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
Morrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Morrison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison controlling Man's posture.
Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrison seems keen to control Man's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Morrison dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Morrison's head and hops out.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man slips a jab from Morrison.
Man defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Nice body kick there by Man.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Morrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Man staying out of range there.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Man's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Man avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Man misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Man misses.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Man connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
#CL#
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man pushes Morrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrison has double underhooks.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Frank Morrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man gets through Morrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head. #BC2#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Morrison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Man manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrison with a body shot.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man lands a head shot.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man lunges at Morrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morrison's hand.
Morrison misses the body punch
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.#T3#
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Jab from Man.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison with a hook.
Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison fails with the takedown.
Morrison backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Man misses.
Morrison defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Morrison defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morrison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morrison throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrison with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man lands with a good body shot.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morrison's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Matrix Man wins by unanimous decision!
Matrix Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Frank Morrison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is no place for cowards'. |
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Event:
BB 26 - Paris vs Obaminator
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mammadov or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man misses with a straight right.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mammadov has time to react.
Mammadov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick.
Man lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man connects with a body shot.
Mammadov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Man.
Man is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Mammadov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man's guard.#T1#
Man keeping full guard, as Mammadov tries to pass.
Mammadov stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mammadov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Man is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Mammadov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Mammadov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mammadov misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Mammadov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mammadov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to get an arm triangle but Man is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammadov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mammadov laying and praying for a moment but Man takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mammadov thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Mammadov.
#SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is trying to stand.
Mammadov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuf Mammadov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Man misses with a body shot.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good shot there by Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammadov moves away.
No luck for Mammadov with that takedown attempt.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov is looking to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
Mammadov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man lands with a right hand.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Mammadov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Mammadov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Mammadov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mammadov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mammadov's head backwards.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mammadov doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Mammadov moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.#T2#
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mammadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Mammadov's front leg but catches the back leg as Mammadov tries to avoid it.
Mammadov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Mammadov persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mammadov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man misses with a kick to the body
and Mammadov counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Man lands.
Mammadov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Mammadov throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mammadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Man scores with a push kick.
Mammadov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammadov.
Mammadov misses with a body punch
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mammadov misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Man keeps Mammadov at a distance using the push kick.
Man cracks Mammadov with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mammadov.
Mammadov wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mammadov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Man stuns Mammadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man throws a hook to the side of Mammadov's head but Mammadov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mammadov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Man takes a swing at Mammadov's ribcage but misses.
Mammadov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Mammadov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mammadov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man's knee momentarily.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mammadov throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mammadov checks a leg kick. #T1#
Man staying out of range there.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mammadov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mammadov moves out of range as Man strikes.
Mammadov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Mammadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mammadov.
Man lands an overhand right.#T2#
Mammadov takes one on the button.
Mammadov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man connects with a right hand. Mammadov shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mammadov at a distance.
Mammadov misses with a leg kick.
Man lands a jab to Mammadov's midsection.
Man punishes Mammadov's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Man.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mammadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mammadov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man misses with a body punch
and Mammadov counters with a left to the body.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mammadov delivers a nice body kick.
Man thuds his right hand into Mammadov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mammadov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws out a powerful jab.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Mammadov clinches.
A short right from Mammadov on the inside.
Mammadov lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short right from Mammadov on the inside.
Man blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Man presses Mammadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Mammadov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man gets through Mammadov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Matrix Man wins by unanimous decision!
Matrix Man thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 19 - Kong vs Schrute
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man slips a straight right by Mountain.
Mountain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Mountain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mountain's head.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mountain is able to avoid easily.
Man blocks a jab.
A jab from Mountain misses.
Mountain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mountain scrambles back to his feet.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Mountain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mountain looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a low kick but Mountain moves out of range easily.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
A jab from Man misses. #T1#
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
Mountain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
Mountain throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Mountain only half commits.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mountain on the side of the head.
Mountain scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man with a nice calf kick.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Mountain off balance momentarily.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
Man gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.#T3#
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mountain jabs at Man's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Mountain tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man misses with a looping right.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Man with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Man looks for the body kick but Mountain saw that one coming.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mountain throws a lazy uppercut
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Man throws a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain counters with a thumping low kick.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Man.
Mountain slips a straight right by Man.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
And Man responds with a good body kick, but Mountain manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man looks for the body kick but Mountain saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain connects with a body shot.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man counters with a body kick.
Donk. Mountain catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mountain.
Good standup being displayed there by Mountain as he connects with a hook.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Man.
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
Man throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man slips a jab from Mountain.#T1#
A low kick lands for Man.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Man misses.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain checks a low kick from Man.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain. #T2#
Man avoids the head kick by Mountain.
Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mountain checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Mountain throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mountain at a distance.
Mountain looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Man with a nice calf kick.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Man throws a push kick but Mountain slaps the foot to one side.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Man staying out of range there.
Man blocks a jab.#T3#
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mountain.
Man slips under a jab.
Mountain moves out of range as Man strikes.
Nice shot lands for Mountain.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain lands a nice looking body kick.
Man is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Mountain saw it coming and moves away.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Man.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Man misses with an uppercut.
Mountain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Man.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Mountain's side.
A lazy body kick from Man
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaki Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man throws out a counter right but Mountain avoids it with no problem.
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Mountain misses.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Man misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man with a hook.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mountain moves out of range as Man strikes.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man catches Mountain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Man is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crunch! Man slams his shin into Mountain's torso.
Man misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mountain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mountain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Mountain feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man works the jab nicely.
Mountain misses the body punch
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Mountain throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Mountain ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Mountain moves out of range of the body kick.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Man swings widly with a right hand
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Mountain ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man checks the leg kick.
Mountain wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Man cracks Mountain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Mountain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man scores with a jab. Mountain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Mountain as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Mountain misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kaki Mountain.
Well Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight as a draw!
Matrix Man wins by majority decision!
Matrix Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CMMA 170 Skellington v Popkov
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man is looking to counter punch.
McZeuserson wants to clinch.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by McZeuserson.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McZeuserson.#CL2#
McZeuserson moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of McZeuserson backwards.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McZeuserson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McZeuserson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
McZeuserson throws a head punch that misses.
McZeuserson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McZeuserson looking for a takedown.
McZeuserson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McZeuserson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Man stops a takedown attempt from McZeuserson.
McZeuserson misses with some punches.
Man blocking some punches.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Man misses. #CL2#
McZeuserson darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man wants to break free but McZeuserson has control.
McZeuserson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McZeuserson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus McZeuserson.
Nice body punch from Man.
McZeuserson prevents a body shot from Man.
McZeuserson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
McZeuserson is working for takedown but Man is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McZeuserson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McZeuserson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
McZeuserson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man is working McZeuserson over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McZeuserson throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
McZeuserson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McZeuserson's elbow.
Man is trying to break the clinch but McZeuserson is controlling him.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
McZeuserson lands a hook to the side of the head.
McZeuserson is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McZeuserson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McZeuserson has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
#T3#
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McZeuserson can't get the takedown.
McZeuserson misses with an elbow over the top.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McZeuserson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from McZeuserson fails to land. #TD2#
McZeuserson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McZeuserson manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
McZeuserson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McZeuserson trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Man isn't going anywhere.#T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McZeuserson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McZeuserson wants to control but Man is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McZeuserson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McZeuserson trying to control the position but Man is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McZeuserson.
McZeuserson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man throws a head kick that McZeuserson semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Zeus McZeuserson has been cut.
McZeuserson misses with a takedown attempt
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus McZeuserson.
Man lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McZeuserson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus McZeuserson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Man.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McZeuserson is breathing heavily.#KD#
Man drops McZeuserson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McZeuserson looks back up at him and smiles so Man waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#McZeuserson is rocked!
McZeuserson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Man comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McZeuserson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McZeuserson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matrix Man!
A very excited looking Matrix Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 156 Lafayette v Jackson
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Mahogany shoots in and drives through. O'xit sprawls well.
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Mahogany misses with a takedown
and O'xit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahogany tries to clinch but O'xit moves away
and O'xit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses
enabling O'xit to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahogany throws a sloppy head kick and O'xit moves out of range easily.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O'xit as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'xit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahogany drops his hands momentarily and O'xit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Mahogany fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O'xit avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from O'xit misses.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O'xit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O'xit lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahogany off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Mahogany is rocked!
Mahogany shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O'xit pinned against the cage. O'xit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from O'xit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O'xit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
O'xit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahogany swings away with a body shot that misses
and O'xit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahogany or perhaps it was just good defense by O'xit, which made it look bad.
Mahogany tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O'xit defends well and Mahogany ends up having to push O'xit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O'xit.
O'xit tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
#BC2#
O'xit breaks from the clinch.
Mahogany throws a head kick but O'xit moves out of range.
Mahogany dives in and grabs O'xit's left leg, looking for a takedown. O'xit pushes down on Mahogany's head and hops out.
Mahogany ducks right into an uppercut from O'xit. #T3#
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O'xit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'xit looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
O'xit cracks Mahogany with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses
and O'xit counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O'xit swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from O'xit.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
O'xit throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Mahogany is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O'xit lands a right hook to the body.
Mahogany seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from O'xit. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahogany feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a takedown but O'xit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahogany's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O'xit looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Mahogany misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany misses with a jab to the body
and O'xit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahogany throws a head kick but O'xit moves out of range.
O'xit throws a big shot that misses.
O'xit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahogany had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
O'xit avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
A countering left hand to the body from O'xit misses.
O'xit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahogany is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mahogany shoots and misses
and O'xit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O'xit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahogany takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O'xit misses with a looping right.
Mahogany has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O'xit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pice O'xit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
O'xit lands a big right hand that sends Mahogany crashing to the mat! O'xit stays standing though and waves Mahogany back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
A head kick by Mahogany misses
and O'xit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahogany walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from O'xit! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pice O'xit!
Pice O'xit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 147 O'Neill v Hill
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Jones rushes O'xit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
O'xit breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
O'xit digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, O'xit scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
O'xit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like O'xit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O'xit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles O'xit. O'xit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O'xit defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'xit.
O'xit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'xit misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O'xit at a distance.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through O'xit's defenses.
Jones misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
O'xit jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O'xit momentarily.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O'xit is able to avoid easily.
O'xit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones looks to clinch
and O'xit counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'xit.
Jones tries to clinch up
and O'xit counters with a nice body shot.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but O'xit saw it coming and moves away.
O'xit checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones misses the jab.#T2#
Jones misses with a right hand
and O'xit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
O'xit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
O'xit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a hook but O'xit blocks it.
A little jabbing left from O'xit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O'xit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O'xit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones thuds his right hand into O'xit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones with a hook.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O'xit dodges the punch combination from Jones.
#T3#
Jones cracks O'xit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a hook. O'xit ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at MMA LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from O'xit.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but O'xit pushes him off.
A nice side step and O'xit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O'xit misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from O'xit misses.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O'xit's hands.#T4#
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by O'xit.
A nice side step and O'xit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O'xit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones misses with a right hand
and O'xit counters with a stiff right hand.
O'xit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
O'xit misses with a looping left.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'xit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'xit.
A slapping leg kick lands for O'xit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but O'xit seems unphased.
O'xit defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Jones misses
and O'xit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a leg kick but O'xit sees it coming and moves out of range.
O'xit keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a series of punches but O'xit moves out of range.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles O'xit. O'xit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and O'xit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
O'xit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
O'xit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O'xit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and O'xit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but O'xit ducks down to avoid it.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'xit.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O'xit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones tries to clinch up
and O'xit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones thumps O'xit with a low kick.#CL#
O'xit gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
O'xit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones prevents a body shot from O'xit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T2#
O'xit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'xit tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing O'xit back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'xit can do to turn this around?
Jones misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
O'xit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'xit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O'xit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones motions for O'xit to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves to clinch but O'xit breaks away
and O'xit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O'xit's hands.
Jones wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped O'xit's head back.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - O'xit circles away.
A little jabbing left from O'xit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by O'xit.
O'xit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O'xit keeps the fight on the outside.
O'xit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'xit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O'xit counters with a straight right hand.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps O'xit's head back.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes O'xit back into the cage.
O'xit misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from O'xit.
Jones misses with a body punch.
O'xit misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but O'xit uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'xit struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
O'xit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
O'xit manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Jones misses.
O'xit feints a counter leg kick.
O'xit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O'xit misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
O'xit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by O'xit. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones jabs at O'xit's body.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones wants to clinch up but O'xit keeps it at a distance.
O'xit thinks about the counter body kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks O'xit off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and O'xit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O'xit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That kick from O'xit tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
O'xit motions for Jones to come forward. O'xit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and O'xit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O'xit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O'xit keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones missing with a left hand there. O'xit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O'xit loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
O'xit with the inside leg kick.
O'xit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O'xit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
O'xit walks into a jab.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pice O'xit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from O'xit misses the target.
O'xit throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and O'xit counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Jones finds it's way through O'xit's defenses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones backing away here, and O'xit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'xit.
O'xit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'xit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O'xit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O'xit avoids the body shot from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O'xit! But no joy.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
O'xit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O'xit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Jones misses.
O'xit is trying to counter with his kicks.
O'xit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'xit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O'xit is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
O'xit lands with a kick to the ribs.
O'xit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow O'xit down.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and O'xit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones wants to clinch.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from O'xit. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'xit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones moves to clinch but O'xit breaks away
and O'xit counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
O'xit looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones feints a jab promting O'xit to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O'xit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'xit tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'xit manages to avoid it.
O'xit moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as O'xit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pice O'xit.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones took some time post fight to say the following; 'Chin. Power.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 134 Koko v Kennedy
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaire.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but O'xit is just out of range.
O'xit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'xit moves away.
O'xit thinks about the counter body kick.
O'xit misses with a body kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.
O'xit checks a low kick from Zaire.
A countering left hand to the body from O'xit misses.
A leg kick checked by O'xit.
Zaire slips under a jab from O'xit.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O'xit.
Zaire throws a jab when O'xit was well out of range.
O'xit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire misses with a low kick as O'xit jumps back.
A little jabbing left from O'xit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaire closes the distance looking to clinch
and O'xit counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Zaire avoids the body shot from O'xit.
A clash of legs there as O'xit blocks the low kick.
Zaire misses with a hook
and O'xit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick.
O'xit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O'xit defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'xit.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire slips a straight right by O'xit.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
O'xit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaire checks a leg kick.#T2#
Zaire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O'xit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O'xit eats them both and turns towards Zaire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O'xit is able to avoid easily.
O'xit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for O'xit.
O'xit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O'xit counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire swings widly with a right hand
and O'xit counters with a good, hard body kick but Zaire shrugs it off.
Zaire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zaire is looking to slow O'xit down with leg kicks.
O'xit throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
O'xit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O'xit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O'xit scrambles back to his feet.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but O'xit slips the punch.
O'xit tries a quick counter leg kick but Zaire is wise to it.
Zaire works O'xit's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Zaire rushes O'xit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O'xit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but O'xit uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Zaire has picked O'xit up - he's going for a ride! Zaire dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Zaire is working for a kimura but O'xit is defending it quite comfortably.
Zaire is trying to control the action in half guard but O'xit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##ES2#
O'xit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire sizes up O'xit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. O'xit does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'xit slips a straight right by Zaire.
A nice side step and O'xit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O'xit thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'xit lands with a good body shot.
O'xit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire thows a leg kick but O'xit checks it
and O'xit counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zaire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
O'xit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and O'xit counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'xit cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
O'xit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As O'xit tries to get set, Zaire tries to push him back and clinch up but O'xit manages to avoid the attempt.
Zaire with a nice calf kick.
Jab from O'xit.
O'xit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
O'xit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and O'xit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O'xit counters with a head kick. #ROC2#Zaire is rocked!
Zaire misses with an uppercut. O'xit saw that one coming.
Oh Zaire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O'xit checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from O'xit misses.
Zaire seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'xit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O'xit throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O'xit throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire swinging wildly here.
#T1#
O'xit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaire lands a jab to the head.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
O'xit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O'xit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some bone on bone action there as O'xit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O'xit looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
O'xit cracks Zaire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zaire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can O'xit finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'xit was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! O'xit gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Zaire is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pice O'xit!
Pice O'xit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Varma misses with a looping left.
O'xit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Varma slips under a jab.
O'xit throws a lazy right hand but Varma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O'xit throws a jab when Varma was well out of range.
Varma thuds a left hand into O'xit's body.
A swing and a miss from Varma.
O'xit tries to move into range but Varma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O'xit throws a shot from downtown. Varma moves away and avoids it.
O'xit throws a hook but Varma avoids it easily.
Varma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Varma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'xit manages to avoid it.
O'xit tried to score with a low kick but Varma checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'xit throwing a counter right hand but Varma manages to avoid it.
O'xit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ville Varma has been cut.
Varma scores with a nice right hand.
O'xit lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Varma checks a low kick from O'xit.
Varma connects with a body shot.
Varma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
O'xit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Varma counters with a stiff right hand.
Varma misses with a series of wild punches.
Varma scores with a hook to the body. O'xit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Varma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O'xit at a distance.
Varma checks a leg kick.
Varma slips a straight right by O'xit.
Varma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Varma throws a body punch but O'xit moves out of range.
Varma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'xit manages to avoid it.
O'xit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Varma looks to throw the jab but O'xit is out of range.
Varma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Varma misses with a wild body shot.
O'xit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Varma misses with a straight left.
Ville Varma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'xit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O'xit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varma.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Varma, as that shot connected.
Varma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Varma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'xit was well out of range. Poor timing from Varma.
Varma misses the body punch
and O'xit counters with a leg kick.
O'xit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Varma to score with a decent uppercut.
O'xit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O'xit throws a body kick that misses.
O'xit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
O'xit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'xit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varma.
O'xit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Varma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Varma scores with a crisp jab that stopped O'xit in his tracks.
Varma jabs O'xit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Varma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Varma misses with a wild body shot.
Varma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'xit.
Varma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Varma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O'xit misses with a body kick.
Varma looks to score with a jab to the body but O'xit is just out of range.#T4#
Varma lands with a good body shot.
O'xit throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Varma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'xit moves away.
Varma digs a good body shot into O'xit's ribs.
Varma ducks under a wild hook from O'xit.
Varma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O'xit ducks under a wild hook from Varma.
Varma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'xit.
Varma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O'xit swings widly with a right hand
and Varma counters with a nice uppercut.
Varma lands a nice hook to O'xit's body. O'xit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Varma takes a swing at O'xit's ribcage but misses.
O'xit throws the left hand but Varma avoids the punch easily.
O'xit digs a good hook to Varma's body.
O'xit connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Varma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Varma's cut.
That's time! O'xit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Varma connects with a single shot there.
Varma misses with an uppercut
and O'xit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O'xit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'xit misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varma. O'xit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varma throws a body punch but O'xit moves out of range.
O'xit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Varma moves out of range of the body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether O'xit might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. O'xit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Varma throws a hook but O'xit avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma misses the shot to the body.
Varma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O'xit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Varma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O'xit.
Varma throws out a counter right but O'xit avoids it with no problem.
Ville Varma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O'xit lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Varma swings for the body but O'xit moves out of range.
O'xit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O'xit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O'xit.
Varma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O'xit rather than just go for the knockout.
Varma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O'xit misses with a low kick.
O'xit has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
O'xit throws out a leg kick but Varma moves out of range and O'xit only half commits.
Varma with a hook.
Varma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'xit manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Varma.
Varma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O'xit.
Varma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Varma misses
and O'xit counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O'xit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Varma misses.#T2#
O'xit throws a hook but Varma avoids it easily.
Varma misses with an uppercut
and O'xit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Varma throws a right and a left that O'xit avoids nicely.
Varma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O'xit throws a good cross that connects.
Varma misses with a right hand
and O'xit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O'xit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Varma takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Varma is rocked!
Varma switches off momentarily and O'xit cracks him with a monster right hand! Varma topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as O'xit dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by O'xit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pice O'xit!
During a confident post fight interview, Pice O'xit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CMMA 105: Contenders I
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Cardozo.
Exotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Cardozo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cardozo misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Cardozo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Exotic is not content to let Cardozo control the position.
Cardozo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cardozo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Exotic has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Exotic defends it well. #T1#
Cardozo wants to take a breather but Exotic is having none of it.
Exotic is trying to stand up here but Cardozo is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Exotic is defending well.
Cardozo wants to control but Exotic is keeping him busy.
Cardozo works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cardozo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardozo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cardozo trying to control the position but Exotic is working away.
Cardozo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Exotic's legs.
Cardozo in side control, throwing shots but Exotic defends.
Cardozo trying to control the action but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Exotic is defending well. #T3#
Cardozo tries to score with some ground and pound. Exotic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cardozo scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cardozo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardozo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Exotic is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cardozo wants to control but Exotic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardozo moves into full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Exotic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cardozo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cardozo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Exotic turns into him and now he's in Cardozo's guard.
Exotic controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardozo should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Douglas Cardozo has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardozo. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardozo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cardozo walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
Cardozo moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardozo.
Cardozo feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Cardozo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardozo walks into a jab.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Cardozo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardozo is keen to just control but Exotic is a slippery customer.#T1#
Cardozo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Exotic reverses the position - he's now on top in Cardozo's guard.
Exotic won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Cardozo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Cardozo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cardozo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Exotic defends it easily.
Cardozo is controlling Exotic's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Cardozo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Exotic stacks Cardozo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Exotic!
Cardozo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Exotic prevents Cardozo from improving his position.
Cardozo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardozo.#SUB2#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardozo keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Cardozo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Exotic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cardozo is looking to pass into half guard but Exotic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Exotic is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Exotic passes into side control.
Cardozo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cardozo can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo is looking to reverse the position.
Cardozo sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardozo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cardozo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Exotic is aware though and is defending well.
Cardozo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douglas Cardozo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Cardozo sees coming a mile off.
Cardozo scores with the left hand. Exotic knows he should have avoided that one.
Exotic misses with a hook. Cardozo ducked under it nicely.
Cardozo connects with a single shot there.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardozo.
Exotic throws a counter high kick but Cardozo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardozo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Douglas Cardozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardozo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Cardozo slips the punch.
Cardozo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Exotic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic is looking to regain half guard here but Cardozo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Exotic is not content to let Cardozo control the position. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Exotic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cardozo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cardozo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Exotic is defending well.
Exotic prevents Cardozo from moving into mount.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Cardozo is working to tighten his grip on Exotic's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Exotic has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cardozo is really squeezing tight and eventually Exotic passes out! Cardozo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Douglas Cardozo!
Douglas Cardozo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C4 - XXX - Big Wreck
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Exotic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison slips a straight right by Exotic.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Exotic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrison shoots and misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Exotic has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Exotics head. #BC2#
Exotic manages to break the clinch.
Morrison walks into a left hand.
Exotic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic lands a nice hook to Morrison's body. Morrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Exotic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Exotic's ribcage. Exotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Morrison.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Exotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.#CL2#
Exotic drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Morrison has picked Exotic up - he's going for a ride! Morrison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Exotic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morrison.
Exotic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Exotic controlling the position for now.
Morrison working over Exotic with some ground and pound. Exotic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Exotic trying to control but Morrison postures up.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morrison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Exotic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrison slips a nice elbow through Exotic's hands, connecting with Exotic's forehead.
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Exotic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison stops Exotic from getting back to his feet.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Exotic gets back to full guard.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Exotic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exotic controlling Morrison's posture.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Exotic blocks nicely.
Exotic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Exotic trying to control the position here.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Morrison lands with a nice body punch.
Morrison takes one on the button.
Morrison moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Morrison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morrison scores with a nice strike.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet.
Morrison swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic lands with a cross.
Morrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Exotic cracks Morrison with a good jab.
Morrison wants to clinch
and Exotic counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Morrison throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exotic! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Exotic is looking to clinch.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morrison throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrison.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Morrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Exotic blocks a jab.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison backing away here, and Exotic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic thumps Morrison with a low kick.#CL#
Morrison has closed the distance and engaged Exotic in a clinch.
#BC2#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Morrison. Those never looked like landing.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Morrison misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Morrison throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Morrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Exotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Exotic works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Some wild striking there from Morrison.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Exotic circles away easily
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Exotic stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Exotic can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic scores with a hook.
Exotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a chopping leg kick but Morrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Morrison clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Morrison. #T1#
Morrison is working Exotic over against the cage.#BC#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Exotic tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Exotic wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Morrison slips under a jab.#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morrison showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison controlling the action here. #T2#
Morrison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Exotic dodges it nicely.
Exotic is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison trying to control the pace.
Exotic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison. #T3#
Morrison throwing shots but Exotic is blocking nicely.
Exotic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morrison lands a nice short elbow.
Exotic trying to control here.
Exotic has a hand on Morrison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morrison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Exotic is in a horrible position here. Morrison smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morrison with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Exotic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Exotic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Morrison misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Morrison landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Morrison lands with some strikes.
Exotic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Morrison misses with some ground and pound and Exotic recovers position to half guard.
Morrison is nestled in close to Exotic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
After winning the bout, Frank Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C4 XXVI - Exotic vs. Anubis
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Exotic cracks Anubis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anubis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Anubis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anubis throws a big shot that misses.
Anubis connects with a jab.
Exotic cracks Anubis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Anubis.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis dips to his left and cracks Exotic with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Anubis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anubis throws a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anubis lands a jab to the head.
Anubis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic throws a low kick but Anubis moves out of range easily. #T1#
Exotic takes a swing at Anubis's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Anubis's head but Anubis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anubis tries a quick counter leg kick but Exotic is wise to it.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anubis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exotic thinking.
Anubis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anubis to score with a decent uppercut.
Anubis digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Anubis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Exotic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Anubis finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Exotic throws a hook but Anubis blocks it.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good shot there by Anubis.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic lands with a cross. #T2#
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Exotic misses.
A jab from Anubis finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Anubis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Exotic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anubis.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anubis - that will leave a mark!
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Anubis. That snapped Exotic's head back.
Anubis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anubis counters with a nice body shot.
Exotic jabs Anubis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anubis throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Anubis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exotic on the side of the head.
Anubis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Exotic misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Exotic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Exotic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Exotic throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anubis.
Anubis connects with a looping right hand.
Anubis scores with a jab.
Anubis misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Anubis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Anubis misses the target.
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anubis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
Exotic misses the body punch
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Anubis moved out of range nicely.
Anubis wants to counter with a clinch but Exotic pushes him away.#T4#
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anubis. Anubis obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic stuns Anubis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anubis's corner calls for a 1-2. Anubis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Anubis lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Anubis does it's job there.
Exotic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anubis is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Anubis tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Anubis.
Anubis throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Exotic misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Anubis's head.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Anubis's defenses.
Exotic swings for the body but Anubis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anubis. That one must have hurt.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic walks into a jab.
Anubis throws a big shot that misses.
Anubis throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anubis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Anubis misses.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic slips under a jab from Anubis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic throws a right and a left that Anubis avoids nicely.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anubis. Anubis obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anubis.
Anubis misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Anubis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walad Anubis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anubis's corner calls for a 1-2. Anubis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Exotic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anubis.
Anubis cracks a nice hook into Exotic's ribs.
Anubis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Exotic takes a step back to recover.
Anubis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Anubis wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anubis looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Anubis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anubis slips under a jab from Exotic.
Anubis swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
#T2#
Anubis throws the kick towards the body but Exotic avoids it.
As Anubis looks to move away, Exotic throws a big counter combo but Anubis just gets out of the way.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anubis scores with a nice head shot.
Anubis lands a front kick.
Anubis throws a combination that misses
and Exotic counters with a left and a right that stings Anubis.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis scores with a decent looking hook.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Donk. Anubis catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Anubis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anubis lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand. #T3#
Anubis scores with a push kick.
Anubis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Anubis is rocked!
Anubis takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Anubis throws a leg kick but Exotic moved away.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Anubis scores with a body shot.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Anubis connects with a looping right hand.
Anubis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anubis looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Exotic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anubis lands the left hand.
Exotic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anubis. Anubis obviously looking to wear him down.
Anubis slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anubis.
Anubis connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Anubis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Exotic takes a swing at Anubis's ribcage but misses.
Exotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anubis slips under a jab.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis misses with a straight right.
Anubis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Exotic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic thuds his right hand into Anubis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Anubis swinging wildly here.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
Anubis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Anubis thinks about the counter body kick.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Anubis blocks the leg kick.
Anubis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic swings for the body but Anubis moves out of range.
Anubis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exotic on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Anubis coming out on top.
Anubis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis. #T1#
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Anubis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anubis slips a jab from Exotic.
Anubis works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
Anubis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exotic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Anubis misses its intended target.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Anubis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anubis with the inside leg kick.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anubis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Anubis finds it's target.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anubis works the jab nicely.#T2#
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
A nice leg kick from Anubis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Anubis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Anubis.#T3#
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Anubis's shoulder, as Anubis tries to avoid the shot.
Anubis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Anubis. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic moves out of range as Anubis throws a body kick.
Anubis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anubis misses with a hook.
Anubis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anubis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anubis scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Anubis. Beautiful body shot.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Anubis sizes up Exotic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anubis thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Anubis throws a right hand that Exotic ducks under and follows up with a left that Exotic also avoids with ease.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anubis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnubis.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Anubis misses the shot to the body.
Anubis throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Anubis swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swings for the body but Anubis moves out of range.
Anubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Anubis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Exotic seems unphased.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Anubis blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Exotic throws a jab when Anubis was well out of range.
Anubis throws a shot to the body.
Anubis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Anubis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anubis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Anubis - just one landing.
Exotic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anubis. Anubis obviously looking to wear him down.
Anubis tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anubis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anubis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Exotic if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Anubis throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Anubis scores with a nice body kick.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Anubis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic swings for the body but Anubis moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anubis counters with a body kick.
Anubis thuds his right hand into Exotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Anubis misses.
Anubis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anubis lands a nice shot to the body.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anubis. That one must have hurt.
Exotic walks into a stiff left hand from Anubis.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Anubis connects with a looping right hand.
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anubis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anubis.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Anubis misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Anubis scores with a spinning back kick!
Anubis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anubis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Exotic misses the jab.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Anubis.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Anubis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Anubis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Anubis counters with a right hand to the body.
Anubis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Exotic's hands.
Good exchange - Anubis coming out on top.
A slow jab from Anubis misses its intended target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic misses the jab.#T4#
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anubis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exotic is able to avoid easily.
Anubis fakes the leg kick and cracks Exotic in the body.
Exotic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Anubis misses.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Anubis misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anubis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Exotic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Anubis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Exotic moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anubis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis misses the shot to the body.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Anubis takes the fight into the clinch.
Exotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
Anubis throws a head punch that misses.
Anubis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anubis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Anubis.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anubis digs a right hand underneath Exotic's ribcage. Exotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anubis's elbow. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
#T1#
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Anubis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Anubis.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Anubis.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action.
Anubis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Anubis on the inside.
Exotic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anubis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Still in the clinch, Anubis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anubis lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Anubis prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Anubis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Anubis lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Anubis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anubis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis pushes Exotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anubis scores with a shoulder strike.
Walad Anubis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anubis lands with a right to the head.
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis lands with a short shot to the head.
Exotic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anubis has him pressed against the cage.
Anubis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Exotics head.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Anubis. #BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Anubis finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Anubis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anubis misses with a body shot.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Anubis's shoulder, as Anubis tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Anubis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Anubis counters with a thumping low kick.
Exotic swings for the body but Anubis moves out of range.
Anubis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Exotic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anubis.
Anubis scores with a hook to the body. Exotic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
It seemed like Anubis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anubis throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Anubis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anubis scores with a body shot.
Anubis slips under a jab.
Anubis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A nice combination there by Exotic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anubis sizes up Exotic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Exotic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anubis finds it's way round the side to connect with Exotic's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Anubis.
Anubis looks to land a combination. Exotic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Exotic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anubis connects with a single shot there.
Exotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Exotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anubis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anubis checks a leg kick.
Walad Anubis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anubis with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walad Anubis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anubis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walad Anubis!
Walad Anubis is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Walad Anubis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C4 XXI - Mountain vs Exotic
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Mountain.
Mountain swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain slips under a jab.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mountain.
Mountain with the inside leg kick.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Mountain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mountain throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mountain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Exotic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Exotic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mountain misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Exotic throws a solid leg kick but Mountain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Exotic.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mountain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mountain lands a glancing blow to the side of Exotic's head.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exotic on the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mountain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Mountain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain throws a leg kick that misses.
Mountain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mountain throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic wants to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch position.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Exotic wants to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch position.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Exotic misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Mountain.
#BC#
Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Mountain misses with a looping right.#T3#
Exotic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Mountain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Exotic misses.
Mountain swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Mountain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain counters with a thumping low kick.
Exotic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic cracks Mountain with an open hand slap.
Mountain is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Exotic defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.#T4#
Exotic throws a solid leg kick but Mountain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Exotic.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Mountain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Mountain misses with a kick to the body.
Mountain wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaki Mountain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain sets himself, and Exotic steps forward looking for the clinch! Mountain avoids it this time.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic motions for Mountain to come forward. Exotic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain throws a quick counter kick to the body but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Mountain throws a body kick that misses.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic wants to counter with a clinch but Mountain pushes him away.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Exotic scores with a nice strike.
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
Exotic punishes Mountain's body with a nice straight punch.
Exotic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Exotic.
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic cracks Mountain with a good jab.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.
Mountain digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Exotic is looking to clinch.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Exotic throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Exotic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Mountain thumps Exotic with a low kick.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Exotic's head backwards.
Mountain tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Exotic wants to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Exotic throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Mountain lands with a shot to the body.
Exotic lands a glancing blow to the side of Mountain's head.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Exotic throws a leg kick which misses Mountain's front leg but catches the back leg as Mountain tries to avoid it.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Exotic can do to turn this around?
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Exotic.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Exotic's knee momentarily.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Mountain's body. Mountain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain lands with a hook. Exotic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Exotic.#T4#
Exotic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Exotic works Mountain's body with a nice hook.
Mountain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Exotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Mountain as he checks the leg kick.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Exotic.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaki Mountain dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic slips under a jab from Mountain.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Mountain with the inside leg kick.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mountain misses.
Mountain tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Exotic cracks a nice hook into Mountain's ribs.
Exotic swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
It looked like Mountain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountain tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Mountain connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
An inside leg kick lands from Mountain. #T1#
Mountain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mountain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mountain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mountain misses with some punches.
#BC#
Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Exotic pushes Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Exotic.
A hook to the body from Mountain.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic digs a right hand underneath Mountain's ribcage. Mountain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Mountain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Mountain controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Exotic.
Exotic lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Joe Exotic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Exotic slips a jab from Mountain.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Mountain seems unphased.
Mountain slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mountain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Mountain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
#CL2#
Exotic rushes Mountain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Exotic digs a right hand underneath Mountain's ribcage. Mountain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
Exotic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Mountain works on Exotic's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Mountain.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Mountain lands an uppercut.
Exotic cracks Mountain with a nice body shot.
Mountain lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Mountain moves his leg out of the way.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Exotic lands a jab.
Mountain moves forwards but Exotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mountain throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mountain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Exotic wants to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mountain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic takes one to the chin there.
Exotic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Exotic tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily.
Mountain takes one on the button.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Exotic misses with a low kick as Mountain jumps back.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Mountain lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mountain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mountain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Mountain tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
Mountain throws a front kick aimed at Exotic's knee but Exotic avoids it well.
Exotic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Mountain wants to land a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
The fight stays on the outside here - Exotic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Mountain's leg. Mountain is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Exotic jabs Mountain right on the nose. Mountain blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mountain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Exotic tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Exotic.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Mountain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Exotic tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
#T4#
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Mountain.
Exotic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Exotic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mountain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Mountain.
Mountain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic pushes Mountain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mountain throws a front kick aimed at Exotic's knee but Exotic avoids it well.
Mountain thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Exotic moved away.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic cracks a nice hook into Mountain's ribs.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic cracks Mountain with an open hand slap.#T1##CL2#
Exotic clinches with his opponent.
Mountain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Mountain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Exotic.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mountain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Mountain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic presses Mountain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Exotic.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Exotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Exotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain tries to work over Exotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mountain scores with a hook to the body.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
A short left from Exotic.
Exotic lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Mountain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Exotic throws a leg kick which misses Mountain's front leg but catches the back leg as Mountain tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Mountain.#CL2#
Exotic rushes Mountain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mountain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Exotic.
I think Exotic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XIII
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Exotic tests Okafor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Exotic is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Exotic swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Exotic catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands a jab.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Exotic.
#T2#
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Exotic throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Okafor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Exotic defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Okafor throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Okafor sets himself, and Exotic steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic moves to clinch but Okafor breaks away
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Okafor finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
#T4#
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Exotic misses with a hook
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Exotic in his tracks.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Exotic slips a jab from Okafor.
Exotic moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exotic thinking.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Exotic can do to turn this around?
Exotic wants to clinch but Okafor slips to the side
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Exotic closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Exotic tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Exotic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Exotic cracks Okafor with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Exotic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Mike Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Exotic.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.#T2#
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okafor rather than just go for the knockout.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.
Okafor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Exotic walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic lands with a shot to the body.
Okafor slips a jab from Exotic.#T3#
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Exotic.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Exotic is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic tries to clinch up
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Exotic.
Exotic throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic slips a straight right by Okafor.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Okafor lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Okafor misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor dominated that second round.
That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Okafor sets himself, and Exotic steps forward looking for the clinch! Okafor avoids it this time.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic scores with a jab. Okafor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Exotic tries to clinch up.
Exotic lands a right hook to the body.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Exotic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. #T1#
Okafor throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Exotic doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic is looking to clinch.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Exotic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okafor digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Okafor with a hook.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Exotic drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Exotic digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Exotic is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Exotic pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Okafor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
Exotic lands with a light punch inside.
Exotic tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow. #T3#
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor fakes the leg kick and cracks Exotic in the body.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic misses with a body punch
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Exotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Okafor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okafor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws VIII
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaintashara is just out of range.
Zaintashara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Zaintashara closes the distance and pushes Exotic back into the cage.
Exotic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaintashara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaintashara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic tries to work over Zaintashara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaintashara misses with a punch on the inside.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaintashara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Zaintashara controls the action.
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Exotic.
Exotic can't break the clinch.
Zaintashara misses with the head strike.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Zaintashara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic. #T1##TD#
Zaintashara jumps guard and drags Exotic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Zaintashara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Exotic defends well.
Exotic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Exotic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaintashara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Exotic has managed to get both his arms back between Zaintashara's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Exotic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaintashara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Exotic has managed to get both his arms back between Zaintashara's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Zaintashara looking for subs off his back but Exotic has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Zaintashara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Exotic trying to control the pace. #T3#
Zaintashara moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Zaintashara is looking for a triangle here but Exotic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zaintashara tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zaintashara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Zaintashara actively working from the bottom here.
Exotic is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Musan Zaintashara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaintashara manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zaintashara instigates a clinch.
Exotic lands a left hand.
Exotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaintashara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaintashara has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Exotic manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaintashara throws a big counter combination but Exotic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaintashara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaintashara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaintashara.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
letting Zaintashara counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Exotic scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara scores with a hook.
Zaintashara ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaintashara is just out of range.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Zaintashara is out of range.
It looked like Zaintashara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaintashara misses with a two punch combination.
Zaintashara throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Zaintashara avoids it with no problem.
Zaintashara avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic lands a lovely overhand right.
Exotic looks to land a combination but Zaintashara avoids it well.
Exotic moves forwards but Zaintashara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaintashara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaintashara.
#T2#
Zaintashara avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Zaintashara is looking to counter the offense by Exotic and move into the clinch.
Zaintashara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic misses with a hook. Zaintashara ducked under it nicely.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Zaintashara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaintashara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaintashara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaintashara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Zaintashara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaintashara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaintashara.
Zaintashara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaintashara scrambles back to his feet.
Exotic takes a swing at Zaintashara's ribcage but misses.
Exotic lands a jab to Zaintashara's midsection.
Zaintashara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Zaintashara moved out of range.
Zaintashara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Exotic misses.
Zaintashara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
letting Zaintashara counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Zaintashara blocks a jab.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Zaintashara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaintashara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
Zaintashara throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Zaintashara misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Zaintashara just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Zaintashara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Zaintashara cracks Exotic with an open hand slap.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaintashara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Zaintashara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaintashara misses with a low kick.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaintashara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaintashara was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Zaintashara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaintashara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Zaintashara uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaintashara avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Zaintashara moves away and avoids it.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
letting Zaintashara counter with a right hand.
Zaintashara throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Zaintashara rushes Exotic and presses him up against the cage.
Zaintashara is trying to pull guard but Exotic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Zaintashara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Zaintashara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaintashara defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Zaintashara tries to clinch but Exotic moves out of range.
Zaintashara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaintashara scrambles back to his feet.
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.
Zaintashara slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaintashara under the eye.
Exotic takes a swing at Zaintashara's ribcage but misses.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaintashara.#T2#
Exotic misses with a hook
letting Zaintashara counter with a right hand.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaintashara is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaintashara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaintashara slips under a jab.
Zaintashara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaintashara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaintashara is looking to counter punch.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaintashara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaintashara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Zaintashara misses.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaintashara moves away.
Exotic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZaintashara.
Zaintashara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Exotic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Zaintashara saw that one coming.
Zaintashara throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Zaintashara takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Zaintashara is looking for a counter combo.
Zaintashara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick by Zaintashara misses
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Zaintashara is rocked!
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaintashara throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily. #T4#
Zaintashara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Zaintashara misses.
Nice defenses there by Zaintashara.
Zaintashara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zaintashara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaintashara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaintashara slips under a jab from Exotic.
Zaintashara slips under a jab from Exotic.
Zaintashara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Exotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
As Exotic tries to get set, Zaintashara tries to push him back and clinch up but Exotic manages to avoid the attempt.
Zaintashara throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Zaintashara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Zaintashara drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaintashara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic swings for the body but Zaintashara moves out of range.
Exotic lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara misses with a straight right.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Zaintashara counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaintashara scores with a nice strike.
Exotic jabs at Zaintashara's body.
Zaintashara moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Zaintashara drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Zaintashara throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaintashara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Zaintashara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaintashara.
Exotic sizes up Zaintashara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Zaintashara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaintashara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zaintashara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaintashara seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Zaintashara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaintashara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Zaintashara moved out of range.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Zaintashara looks to land a combination but Exotic avoids it well.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Zaintashara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaintashara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Zaintashara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Zaintashara moved out of range.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Zaintashara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaintashara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Zaintashara counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaintashara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaintashara throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaintashara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaintashara misses its target.
Zaintashara ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaintashara counters with a right hand to the body.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaintashara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaintashara is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaintashara loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaintashara staying out of range there.
Zaintashara is looking to clinch but Exotic is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Zaintashara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaintashara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Zaintashara moves away and avoids it.
Zaintashara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Exotic misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Zaintashara looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaintashara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaintashara scores with a jab to the head.
Zaintashara tries to clinch but Exotic is having none of it.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaintashara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Exotic clobbers Zaintashara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaintashara tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaintashara looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Zaintashara throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaintashara.
It looked like Zaintashara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Zaintashara moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Exotic lunges at Zaintashara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaintashara's hand.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaintashara in his tracks.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a left and a right that stings Exotic.
Exotic slips a straight right by Zaintashara.
Exotic swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaintashara.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Musan Zaintashara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaintashara connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaintashara lands a head kick. Exotic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaintashara misses with an uppercut.
Zaintashara scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaintashara slips under a jab from Exotic.
Zaintashara moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Zaintashara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Zaintashara misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
As Exotic tries to get set, Zaintashara tries to push him back and clinch up but Exotic manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Zaintashara rushes Exotic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaintashara misses with a punch on the inside.
Exotic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaintashara throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
Zaintashara pushes Exotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Zaintashara pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Zaintashara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Exotic uses it to pass to side control.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaintashara being controlled for a moment.
Zaintashara is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Exotic stalls from top position.
Zaintashara tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musan Zaintashara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Exotic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Musan Zaintashara retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
KoF: New Blood III
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic connects with a right hand. Fujimoto shakes it off.
Exotic keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Exotic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fujimoto.#TD#
Exotic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Exotic passes Fujimoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Exotic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fujimoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Exotic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Exotic decides to stand and escape the position.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Exotic scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Exotic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Exotic lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Exotic.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic pushes Fujimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Exotic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fujimoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Exotic counters with a left to the body.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Fujimoto seems unphased.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fujimoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Exotic's head coaches at My gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2##CL#
Exotic forces Fujimoto back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!
Fujimoto jumps guard but Exotic stands there with Fujimoto around his waist. Fujimoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic cracks Fujimoto with a nice body shot.
Exotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Exotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fujimoto looks winded!#TD#
Exotic tightens his grip and picks Fujimoto up, before dumping him to the ground. Fujimoto manages to land in guard. #SU#
Exotic stands and steps away. Fujimoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Exotic lands with a shot to the body.
Exotic drops Fujimoto with a big left hand! Fujimoto is injured, injured bad! Exotic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HukBa 1
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Exotic is avoiding it.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Exotic.
Kozlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one.
Exotic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Exotic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Kozlov defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Vasiliy Kozlov has been cut.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Exotic takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Kozlov looks winded!
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Kozlov wants to clinch but Exotic slips to the side
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kozlovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Exotic punishes Kozlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kozlov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kozlov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.#ROC#Kozlov is rocked!#KD#
Exotic lands a big right hand that sends Kozlov crashing to the mat! Exotic stays standing though and waves Kozlov back to his feet!
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Exotic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Exotic lands a big right hand that sends Kozlov crashing to the mat! Exotic stays standing though and waves Kozlov back to his feet!
BOOM! Exotic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kozlov. Kozlov tries to recover but Exotic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kozlov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FFS 19: Micanopy
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Athram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Athram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Athram is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Athram.
An attempted straight right counter from Athram misses the target.
Athram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Athram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Athram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Athram.
Athram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Athram manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Athram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Athram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exotic swings for the body but Athram moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Athram misses its target.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athram moves away.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Athram slips under a jab from Exotic.
Athram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Athram clinches with his opponent.
#T1##TD#
Athram decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Athram looking for subs off his back but Exotic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Athram is trying to maintain the position but Exotic is very close to passing his half guard.
Athram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Athram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Exotic postures up.
#SUB#
Athram looking for a guillotine here but Exotic defends easily.
#SUB#
Exotic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Athram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Athram is trying to control the position but Exotic postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Exotic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FFS 10: Marianna
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Exotic has managed to clinch.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Exotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Vernon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Exotic.
Exotic pushes Vernon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vernon wants to stall.
Exotic lands with a right to the head.
Vernon tries to work over Exotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the ropes.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Exotic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Exotic.
Nice body punch from Vernon - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Exotic.
Vernon looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands a left hand.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Exotic digs a right hand into Vernon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vernon's gas tank. #T1#
Exotic digs a right hand into Vernon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vernon's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic digs a right hand into Vernon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vernon's gas tank.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.
Exotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Exotic.
Vernon trying to control the position but instead, Exotic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vernon into the ropes.
Exotic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Exotic lands a right hand.
A short right from Exotic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic pushes Vernon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Exotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Exotic pushes Vernon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vernon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Exotic lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Vernon is rocked!#T2#
Exotic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vernon! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Exotic is unloading with more strikes now! Vernon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FFS 4: Belle Glade
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Sarandas is out of range.
Sarandas with the counter takedown but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
And Sarandas tries to counter it with a takedown but Exotic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been informed that Sarandas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Exotic moves into range and clinches up with Sarandas.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Exotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarandas lands with a right to the head.
Exotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarandass head.
A short body shot lands from Exotic as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Exotic.
A hook to the body from Exotic.
Exotic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands a left hand.
Exotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarandass head.
Exotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sarandas backwards.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sarandas is rocked!
A hook to the body from Exotic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Exotic.
Exotic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Exotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarandas looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarandas.
Exotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Exotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarandas is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sarandas working aggressively here.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Exotic cracks Sarandas with a nice body shot.
Exotic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Exotic lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Exotic drops Sarandas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sarandas is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sarandas with a big uppercut! Sarandas tries to clinch up but Exotic pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Sarandas to the mat! Sarandas covers up and Exotic unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Barlow misses with a few strikes there.
Exotic blocks a head kick by Barlow.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
Barlow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barlow wants to clinch up but Exotic keeps it at a distance.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic lands a lovely overhand right.
Barlow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Barlow tries to get set, Exotic tries to push him back and clinch up but Barlow manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Barlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Barlow tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barlow tries to circle away but Exotic has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Exotic.
Barlow blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
Barlow tries to land a knee to the head but Exotic blocks with his arms.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barlow.
A short left from Exotic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barlow prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Barlow misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Barlow successfully pulls guard.
Exotic wants to stand and escape but instead Barlow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Barlow looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Exotic wants to stand but Barlow is controlling the position.
Barlow controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Barlow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barlow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Barlow won't allow Exotic to get back to his feet.
Exotic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Exotic tries to get out of the position.
Barlow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Exotic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barlow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Barlow tries to pass.
Exotic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barlow on the ground.
Barlow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barlow is stalling in the full guard.
Exotic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barlow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Exotic's head.
Barlow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Barlow in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Exotic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Barlow!
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